Service project

SERVICE PROJECTBen Haight

AWARENESS This project serves as an instrument in

helping all those that review it to be aware of some major issues that concern law enforcement officers.

GUN SAFETY

Weapon Safety Within the Home or on the Range:

1. ALWAYS treat the weapon as loaded. 2. ALWAYS keep your finger off of the

trigger. 3. ALWAYS keep the weapon pointed in

a safe direction. 4. ALWAYS keep the weapon unloaded

until ready to use. 5. ALWAYS be aware of your target, and

know what's beyond.

SAFTY FOR YOUR KIDS

SAFTY AWARENESS FOR YOUR CHILDREN

The best way to keep your child safe is by: 1. Always know where your children are. And make them

check in every 30 minutes. 2. Give them a password when strangers approach.

a. An example would be a password like “Darth Vader” or “ Han Solo”. These types of passwords are designed so that your children will not talk to or go with anyone that you have not deemed appropriate.

3. Get to know your children and the friends they keep. a. The more you know about your children through open

communication, the more you’ll know how safe they are. 4. Don’t be afraid to have your children mad at you for

disciplining them for there mistakes. a. They will hate you at the moment, but they’ll respect

you in the end.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Domestic violence is not something that

should ever happen to anyone period. But sadly and without good reason it does.

Domestic violence is at an all time high through out the United States. On average there is about 2 to 3 million men and women assaulted in the household each year. 10 to 20% of these D.V. assaults occurs in front of a child.

Stats from : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_violence_in_the_United_States#Gender_aspects_of_abuse

Answers to Domestic Violence For help with Domestic Violence, Please call: 800-799-

7233 Please also visit: http://www.domesticviolence.org/

For further information on D.V. and answers for getting help before your become a victim.

This website also provides information for those that you that are thinking about abusing or are in danger of being abused.

There are answers and there is help!!!! You are not alone!!!!

DRUG AND ALCOHOL AWARENESS

Drug Awareness

Drug use in the United States is at an all time high. In the US today, there is an estimated 25 million users of an illicit

drug. Info from:

http://www.drugwarfacts.org/cms/Drug_Usage#sthash.8DZ2UBjD.o9yO8d5v.dpbs

TIPS FOR HELPING WITH THE CURRENT DRUG problem:

JUST SAY NO!!! If you never start, you’ll never be an addict. Avoid negative peer pressure. Build a relationship of trust with your parents or guardians. Enjoy life, and be happy, drug free. Get educated on drugs and the affects of drugs on the body and mind. Listen to your parents or guardians and the rules they set on drugs. . Be a positive role modal for those around you and make a difference. Plan ahead for your future and for a better drug free world to live in. Talk to your friends, your family and anyone else out there on your feelings

of being drug free and the importance of this idea and choice in your life. Only you can make the difference you

want to see!!!! ○ For more information Please visit:

http://www.ncadd.org/index.php

ALCOHOL Awareness . Alcoholism is growing in the US

today. It is important to know the signs and symptoms of someone with an alcohol problem to get

them the help they need

Tips for helping those with alcoholism:

1. tolerance: alcohol that is developed over time with abuse. 2. Withdrawal: those that have not had a drink in a short period of time will

suffer from tremors, headaches and even memory loss. 3. Loss of control: drinking becomes the number task, and nothing else matters. 4. Those that won’t to stop, but physically and mentally can’t: Once the alcohol

takes over there is nothing more important, and everything is meaningless. 5. Neglect: Neglecting both family, friends and others around you and even

neglect from the workplace. 6. FOCUS: All focus and energy is center around having a drink. 7. drinking more important then health: drinking is more important then your

health is a major sign that there is an issue and help is needed as soon as possible.

Do not be afraid of intervening and getting someone you love and care about help, you can make a difference in there life and they need your support!!!!

For more information: http://www.ncadd.org/index.php/learn-about-alcohol/signs-and-symptoms

BULLYING AND SUICIDE AWARENESS

BULLYING AWARENESS Signs of being bullied:

1. Injuries that are not explained. 2. Damaged clothing, books, backpacks, or any other personal

items. 3. Excuses to stay home. 4. Change in eating habits. 5. Sleeping issues and nightmares nightly. 6. Loss of interest in school. Both with school work and

participation with school work . 7. Avoiding friends and other class mates. 8. depression 9. large amounts of unchecked aggression.

For further information: http://www.stopbullying.gov/at-risk/warning-signs/

Bullying awareness Signs that your child is bullying others:

1. Gets into a large amount of fights. 2. Has other friends that bully. 3. Has lots of unchecked aggression 4. Lots of visits to the principals office. 5. has unaccounted for money and new possessions. 6. Blames others for all of his issues. 7. Does not accept personal responsibility for his/her

actions. 8. very competitive and worries about what others think of

him, rather then his own personal opinion. For further information: http://www.stopbullying.gov/at-risk/warning-signs/

TO prevent bullying: Please visit:

http://www.stopbullying.gov/prevention/index.html

Help those that need you and be there for them!!!

Suicide awareness

SUICIDE PREVENTION The main issues that surround those that are considering suicide are

as follows:

1. issues with depression 2. bi-polar disorder 3. schizophrenia 4. anti-social personality 5. alcohol or drug issues 6. anxiety disorders 7. unchecked aggression and impulsive nature concerns 8. stress 9. financial issues 10. bullying 11. another persons suicide, someone that was close to you.

For more information, please visit: http://www.afsp.org/preventing-suicide/risk-factors-and-warning-signs

If you can help, do not hesitate or be afraid to be there for someone you love. Having lost my best friend to suicide, do not regret feeling like you could have done more. You will only be left with the feeling of what if. Be the difference and make someone's life better if you can. Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem!!!

CONCLUSION No matter what the circumstance in life may be or what challenges exist in life, there is always help, and there is

always an answer!!!

Reference websites: http://

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_violence_in_the_United_States#Gender_aspects_of_abuse

http://www.domesticviolence.org/ http://

www.drugwarfacts.org/cms/Drug_Usage#sthash.8DZ2UBjD.o9yO8d5v.dpbs

http://www.ncadd.org/index.php http://

www.ncadd.org/index.php/learn-about-alcohol/signs-and-symptoms

http://www.stopbullying.gov/at-risk/warning-signs/ http://

www.afsp.org/preventing-suicide/risk-factors-and-warning-signs