Seattle Police Department
Carmen Best, Chief of Police
Youth Safety Tips
Safety on Metro/Sound Transit Routes
- Pay attention to your surroundings when walking to or from transit stops and on buses or trains.
- Thieves on transit are on the lookout for cellphones, jewelry or other valuables.
- If there is a problem on the bus or train, notify the driver and/or call 911.
- Keep all personal belongings close by.
- If you have concerns about safety at or near your stop, contact your driver or call 911.
Street Smarts
- Know your transit routes.
- If a person or group makes you feel uncomfortable, cross the street, walk in another direction, or ask other people you trust to walk with you.
- Make eye contact with people around you carry yourself with confidence.
If you are Targeted in a Crime
- If someone tries to grab you, make a scene. Scream, kick, fight . . . Depending on the situation, do what you feel is right to get away.
- If someone demands your wallet or phone it's always safer to hand it over than risk injury.
- Seek help from a neighbor, business or bystander as quickly as you can and call 9-1-1.
Safety at School
- Safety at school should be your number one priority.
- Report all crimes and suspicious activities to school staff and police.
- Always say no to things that make you uncomfortable.
- If you see or receive information about a gun on school campus, get to safety and call 9-1-1 immediately.