Look Before You Lock
Parents never think they will forget their baby or child in the car , but even great parents can forget a sleeping child in the back seat . Part-time caregivers who don ’ t regularly transport the child are especially prone to forgetting . Therefore , it is important for all adults to “ Look before you lock ” to make sure there are no children left in the vehicle .
Here are a few tips parents of young children may find useful in remembering their child is in the back seat .
• Keep a familiar object in your child ’ s safety seat , such as a stuffed toy , When you remove it after buckling up your child , place the object in the front seat as a reminder to check the back for your child .
• Place something you need like your cell phone , handbag , briefcase , left shoe , etc ., in the back seat so you have to open the back door to retrieve that item when you park .
Do You Want to Serve Your Community ?
The City of Laguna Niguel is currently seeking active men and women who would like to volunteer to assist Laguna Niguel Police Services .
No experience necessary , Police Services will provide the training to those who qualify . Volunteers must be willing to commit a minimum of four consecutive hours a week and be occasionally available on evenings and weekends . The days and duty hours are flexible and adjustable to meet your needs .
Duties include :
• Vacation Home Checks
• Police Services Reception Desk
• Residential and Business Security Checks
• Set a reminder on your cell phone to alert you to check that you dropped your child off at daycare .
• Ask your childcare center to call you if your child doesn ’ t arrive on time for childcare .
• Write yourself a note and place it where you ’ ll see it when you leave the vehicle .
• If you are dropping your child off at childcare , and it ’ s normally your spouse , partner , or caregiver who drops him / her off , have them call you to make sure the drop off went according to plan . Be especially careful during busy times , schedule changes , or periods of crisis or holidays . This is when many tragedies occur . Almost a third of kids who die in hot cars entered the car to play and got trapped .
• If a child goes missing , immediately check the inside passenger compartments and trunks of all vehicles in the area . A child may lock the car doors after entering a vehicle on their own , but may not be able to unlock them .
• Keep your keys and remote access devices out of a child ’ s reach . Don ’ t let kids play with them . If you see a child in a hot car , get involved . Even if you are not a parent or caregiver you can play an important role in the safety of a child . If you happen to see a child alone in a hot vehicle , call 9-1-1 immediately . Sometimes bystanders are reluctant to get involved . Surveys suggest 63 percent of adults just assume the parents will be right back . However , what if they aren ’ t ?
• Traffic Control
• Parking Enforcement
• Crime Prevention Support
• Special Events Staffing ( holiday parade , summer concerts , city events )
Qualifications :
• Physical exam ( paid by the city of Laguna Niguel )
• Valid California driver license
• No criminal history
This is a great opportunity to serve your community with like-minded , service-oriented , individuals . An oral board will interview all interested applicants . A background investigation will be conducted for those applicants who are approved by the oral board .
For additional information or to request an application contact Police Services at ( 949 ) 362-4303 .