The Beginner's Mind School just received a mass phone call from the Walla Walla police department that explains a predator in a white car is trying to pick up children walking home. If you have children in the WW area (including surrounding towns) BE AWARE of this situation! He is trying to lure them into his car with candy and gifts and has also tried to convince them that a parent requested he pick the children up.
This has caused mixed feelings of concern and anger.
I feel like I am pretty good at seeing the world through the eyes of others, but no matter how many times I try stepping into the shoes of someone like this to understand why they do it, I just don't get it. I can't even come close to getting it.
Whatever the thoughts are behind this deranged person, let's all work together to keep our children protected and informed! The first way to be certain your children learn is to explain the situation to them. Additionally, reassure them that they will NEVER get into trouble for NOT getting into a car with someone that claims mommy or daddy sent them!
Beyond that, here are some websites for you parents to visit in order to help you understand how to protect the one's you love the most!Website #1
Website #2
Website #3
This site has additional links to organizations that deal in child abduction prevention.
Martial arts is a great defense for a child but it SHOULD NOT BE THE FIRST DEFENSE!
If you have any information on this problem, contact the local police department.
Walla Walla Police Department
15 N 3rd Ave
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 527-4434
College Place Police Department
625 S College Ave
College Place, WA 99324
(800) 433-3243
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