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Safety Spotlight
Safety Services from Police & Fire
February 2017
Occasionally, we hear citizens mention, “I didn’t know you did that” or “when did you start offering this?”
Take a look at the many programs, services, and events offered by the Police and Fire Departments.
Visit the website for additional information and let us know if you would like to learn more about any of our
educational topics: CityofSouthlake.com / Police or Fire “Public Education.”
PresentaƟons and Classes
 Active Shooter - tips on what to do, what not to do, and what to
expect from first responders.
 Women’s Self Defense - prevention tips to avoid a harmful situation, and
hands-on techniques.
 CPR Card Class - American Heart Association curriculum for adult, child,
and infant CPR and AED use, as well as how to relieve choking.
 Fire Extinguisher Training - hands-on, live fire training for any interested
Women’s
Self Defense
group or business on how to use a fire extinguisher.
 Preventing Identity Theft - prevention tips and reminders to avoid becoming a target, and what to
do if you experience identity theft.
SirenGPS
Take Me
Home
Exchange Zone
Fire
ExƟnguisher Training
Services
 SirenGPS - an app that gives first responders a near-exact location when calling from a cell phone for
emergency needs (currently available in Southlake, Keller, Colleyville, and Westlake areas only).
 Vacation House Watch - request a vacation house watch and a police officer will check the residence
at least once per shift to ensure the premises are secure.
 Take Me Home - allows an officer to “take home” an individual who may be unable to communicate
due to a medical condition (i.e. Alzheimer's, autism, etc.).
 Home Safety Inspections - schedule a safety inspection to help enhance your personal protection for
fire and home safety and security.
 Child Passenger Safety - certified technicians will help install or verify proper installation of your
child(s) car seat.
 Exchange Zone - two designated parking spaces at the Police Department are under 24-hour
surveillance for child custody exchanges or the exchange of items bought/sold by individuals.