1. Operation "Child-Safe":   FREE gun locks to anyone requesting
   
   
2. Amber Alert / A Child is Missing:   Two programs to insure the safe return of a missing or abducted child.
   
   
3. Neighborhood Watch:   Road signs and crime prevention material to provide awareness to community members on how to be safe in your neighborhood.
   
   
4. Helmet Smart:   Bicycle riders are rewarded for wearing protective helmets.
   
   
5. None for under 21:   To educate parents and those under 21 years of age about the consequences of underage drinking of alcohol.
   
   
6. Click it or Ticket:   Proactive approach to encourage the use of vehicle safety belts.
   
   
7. 3rd Grade Safety Belt Program:   In school program to all 3rd grade students at Westwood elementary school. To provide encouragement to wear safety belts.
   
   
8. Are You Okay?:   Daily phone call to area elderly just to ask: Are You Okay?
   
   
9. Child Fingerprinting:   Do it yourself kits to fingerprint your children and record vital information on your child.
   
   
10. Identity Theft Passport Program: Victims of identity theft are offered assistance to fill out the Identity Theft Passport application which will provide the victim a method of demonstrating to law enforcement and creditors that their identity has been stolen, and allow the victim to begin rehabilitating their credit history.

Anyone interested in any of the listed programs are encouraged to contact the Russell Police Department @ 338-6212