🚓 The Police Station
Meet the helpers at the police station!
The Police Station is where police officers work to keep our neighborhoods safe.
👷 Who Works at the Police Station?
At the police station, you will find police officers. Their important job is to keep our neighborhoods safe.
🌟 Fun Facts about Police Station
- Police officers help keep people safe and make sure everyone follows the rules.
- Police cars have flashing lights and sirens to alert others when they need to hurry.
- Officers help people who are lost, in trouble, or need directions.
- Some police officers have special dog partners, called K9 units, to help them work.
🌟 Visiting the Police Station
Some police stations hold open days or let school groups visit, so children can meet officers, see a police car up close and sometimes hear the siren. If you are ever lost, you can ask a police officer for help, or go into a shop and ask a staff member to call one. Learning your grown-up's phone number by heart is a great way to stay safe.
🧠 Quick Quiz!
What do the helpers at the Police Station do?
🏫 Classroom Activity
Have children draw a police car with flashing lights, and talk about what to do if they ever get lost, like finding a helper to ask for assistance.
🏠 Homeschool Activity
Practice learning your family's phone number or address together, and talk about how police officers help people who need directions or assistance.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What do police officers do?
Help keep people safe and make sure everyone follows the rules.
Why do police cars have flashing lights and sirens?
To alert others when officers need to hurry.
Do police officers help with things besides emergencies?
Yes — helping people who are lost or need directions.
What is a K9 unit?
A police dog partner that helps officers do their job.
What activities help kids learn about the police station?
Drawing a police car, practicing what to do if lost, learning a phone number, or coloring a printable worksheet.