Commissioner of NSW Police

FOREWORD BY NSW COMMISSIONER OF POLICE

Child protection and safety remains a priority for NSW Police Force now and into the future. All children are vulnerable and it is everyone’s responsibility to keep them safe from abuse, harm or neglect in any environment. By providing every child, in every community, the knowledge and skills they need to grow and learn we are giving them the best tools to equip themselves for the future.

The NSW Police Legacy Child Safety Handbook aims to raise awareness about risks to children and steps that can be taken to keep them safe. This handbook is a comprehensive resource to assist parents, carers and teachers on a range of topics essential to child safety. I encourage children and parents to read this together, so that they are confident and educated enough to keep themselves out of harm’s way.

This edition of the handbook continues NSW Police Legacy’s tradition of community support and has the support of all members of the NSW Police Force. Thank you to NSW Police Legacy and the businesses that have supported this publication.

CoP Karren Webb Commissioner of NSW Police