The Houma Police Department Neighborhood
Watch Program is directed by
Sergeant Bobbie O' Bryan. Neighborhood Watch is basically people watching for unusual activities in their
neighborhood and reporting what they see to law enforcement. The Police can not
fight crime alone. They need the eyes and ears of concerned citizens to alert them
of problems or anything which could become a problem.
If you are interested in starting a Neighborhood Watch Program and you live in the city
limits of Houma, you can contact Sergeant Bobbie O' Bryan at (985)873-6379 or email him at bobryan@tpcg.org.
Through Sergeant O' Bryan,
McGruff the Crime Dog will be helping the Houma Police Department promote the following topics
with videos:
Mcgruff
on Dangerous Strangers
(age-Kindergarten-Primary)
Mcgruff the Crime Dog and his nephew Scruff
are concerned about the disappearance of a neighborhood child.
This sparks a discussion about the definition of 'stranger' and
prompts McGruff to review practical ways children can stay safe
on the way to and from school. The story ends happily when
the missing child is found unharmed. The program shows
children in various types of dangerous situations, such as being
lured into a stranger's car, and tells young viewers how to
respond. To avoid danger, McGruff advises children to walk
in pairs, be aware of their surroundings, and stay out of alleys
and other dangerous places.
Mcgruff and Drug-Free Kids
(age-Kindergarten-Intermediate) One of the most important
choices youngsters can make is not to use drugs. McGruff
explains that drugs are dangerous. They can make people
sick, damage their bodies, and keep them from growing up
healthy. Unfortunately, kids are under a lot of peer
pressure to use drugs. McGruff shows older youngsters how
to deal with this pressure and to respect themselves and their
bodies. Three vignettes depict ways of saying
"no" to drugs, and illustrate positive things kids can
do with their free time.
McGruff
on the Law: Bicycles and Pedestrians
(age-Kindergarten-Intermediate)
Bikes are a lot of fun to ride, but it's important to
handle them safely and responsibly. McGruff explains why
bicycle and pedestrian laws protect bicyclists and other people.
Using examples from his files, McGruff illustrates safety points
that children should always remember, whether they are on a bike
or on foot. They should obey all traffic signs, ride at
the proper speed, check intersections before crossing, and wear
helmets.
