Police - School Kits
These videos and lesson plans are used by Police School Community Officers, throughout New Zealand.
Abilities
Senior Constable Bryan Ward and his furry friend, Bobby, discover that although we may not be good at everything we all have our own special talents and abilities!
Ambulance
Constable Bryan and Bobby find out what it’s like to travel in an Ambulance and what happens when you need to use an ambulance.
Beach Safety
Heading to the beach? Make sure you and your whanau check out these great tips for keeping yourselves safe this summer.
Buckle Up
Constable Bryan and Bobby say “it’s simple, make your seatbelt click”.
Bully
Bobby decides he doesn’t want to go to the park to do all his favourite things, like playing “Fetch” or rolling on the grass, so Constable Bryan does a little detective work and finds that maybe one of Bobby’s friends has a bark that’s worse than his bite.
Choice
Constable Bryan gets into a sweat when he makes the wrong choice in pizza toppings. Together he and Bobby look at how it’s important to be responsible for your choices and how to make the right ones.
Civil Defence
Do you and your whanau have your Civil Defence Emergency Kit fully stocked and ready for any situation? Bryan & Bobby look at how to get prepared. I wonder what Bobby will want to add to the kit! 😀
Confident
Bobby feels pressured by his new group of doggie friends to be and act differently. He comes to Constable Bryan with many different scenarios and Constable Bryan helps Bobby figure out what the best choices are, for him.
Courts
When Bobby spots someone nicking Mrs McGregor’s garden gnome, he and Bryan do the right thing and inform the police. Join them as they follow the process so a child has a better understanding of a court case, and what might be required of them, as a witness.
Death
This episode was created to help families begin the discussion about death and dying, in a compassionate, gentle, child focused way.
Driveway Safety
Constable Bryan and Bobby find a “trip” gives them the perfect opportunity to look at safety on driveways – super important stuff to know when you’re walking to school or playing at home!
Earthquake
Have you ever experienced an Earthquake? Constable Bryan and Bobby visit Dr Karyne Rogers, Senior Scientist for the National Isotope Centre GNS Science, at Te Papa Museum, to find out what happens to the earth’s crust during an earthquake. Then Peter Elliot pops in to borrow some milk and checks their Civil Defense Survival Kit to ensure it has all the important items you need in case of a natural disaster, such as an earthquake.
Emergency
Do you know what an emergency is? Snr Constable Bryan and his Police Pup Bobby find out and emergency is and what to do in an emergency when Bobby thinks being hungry is an emergency!
Fire Safety
Bobby finds that Constable Bryan is a fire wise guy and learns how to be fire wise himself, with the help of some local kids.
Internet Safety
Constable Bryan installs filter software on the computer, and the ‘Hector the Protector’ programme then he and Bobby look at ways to keep safe when surfing the net.
Keeping Safe
When Constable Bryan finds Bobby in a place he shouldn’t be they look at the ways Bobby can help keep himself safe when he’s out in the community.
Law
When Bobby’s biscuits are stolen he decides that maybe laws are a good thing to have and that we should all obey them, all the time.
Lost
Bobby loses Constable Bryan at the mall. Once they find each other they look at ways they can ensure Bobby doesn’t get lost again.
On Track
Bryan & Bobby take a ride and discover the importance of safety on and around railway tracks.
Pool Safety
Constable Bryan takes Bobby to a friends place for a swim in their pool. Bobby’s never been in water deeper than a bath before. Const. Bryan explains all about keeping safe in and around a pool while encouraging Bobby in for a dip. Will Bobby be brave enough?
Positive Play
Constable Bryan & Bobby visit local schools to discover why bullies bully and what you can do when you are being bullied.
School Rules
On a visit to a local Primary School, Constable Bryan proves to Bobby that school rules are there for a very good reason.
Secrets
Bobby finds out the difference between a bad secret and a good surprise with the help of rugby league star Wairangi Koopu, who drops in to wish his mate Constable Bryan a very Happy Birthday.
SNAP
Bobby discovers serial numbers are very useful when recorded in a safe place like the SNAP website. He also learns that serial numbers are not to be confused with cereal, or put into a bowl with milk!
Stealing
Constable Bryan helps Bobby learn that it doesn’t matter how small something is if it doesn’t belong to you, you shouldn’t steal it.
Tagging
Bobby gets upset when his garden is “tagged” by another dog and is keen to return the favour until Constable Bryan shows him how to respect other people’s property.
Traffic
Constable Bryan shows Bobby how to cross the road safely and, former Silver Fern, Linda Vagana takes a stroll with some local kids to demonstrate.
Tramping
Bobby’s never been tramping before so doesn’t know what to take or how to prepare. Constable Bryan walks him through it all with the help of some keen trampers and their caregivers.
Trust
Bobby struggles with the concept of trust. With the help of Constable Bryan he learns how to earn someone’s trust, why someone would lose the trust of a friend or loved one and why it’s important to be a trustworthy person.
Violence
When Bobby gets a little stroppy Constable Bryan shows him that violence is never the answer. Vodafone Warrior star Lance Hohaia agrees.