OPP urge parents to discuss summer safety issues

The Ontario Provincial Police are reminding parents and caregivers to spend some time talking with their children about respectful and acceptable behavior during summer holidays.

Common occurrences police attend throughout the summer time are: acts of vandalism, mischief, shoplifting, loitering, trespassing, under-age drinking, field parties and general noise complaints. Police are encouraging parents/caregivers to take some time to not only teach young people about acceptable behavior but also to supervise their activity.

“Enrolling youth in summer programs is always a great way to keep them properly motivated and community minded. Summer time is a great time for students to build up their volunteer hours as well,” the OPP suggests in a press release.

“It is the hope of the OPP that everyone will have an enjoyable, safe and respectable summer vacation.”