Crime & Safety
Murrieta Police Visit With Local Preschoolers [PHOTO]
Officers talked about things like "stranger danger" and the importance of wearing a bicycle helmet.

The following is a news release from the Murrieta Police Department:
Murrieta Motor Officers Jennifer Metoyer and Dave Hernandez recently visited Murrieta Ranch Preschool and discussed topics such as Stranger Danger, Bicycle Helmet Safety, and how to determine if someone talking to you is a real police officer.
Officers also covered the 911 system and encouraged each child to talk with their parents on how to use this system to get help quickly if they need it.
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The preschoolers had a question and answer session and all were give sticker badges as part of the presentation.
As part of our community outreach and Partnering with our Community, traffic officers visit Murrieta Unified School District schools and private schools to speak with students on age appropriate safety related topics. When invited to do so, officers are also happy to speak to groups, clubs, Rotary, and Chamber functions on a variety of topics.
If you are interested in having a traffic officer do a presentation for your function please contact our public speaker liaison Officer James Tompkins directly at 951-461-6304 or at jtompkins@murrieta.org
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