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To borrow a film or videotape, simply call the number listed below at the Kent County Sheriff Department.  Leave your name, agency name, address, phone number, title of film and the date of use.  If the film is available, we will mail it out within two (2) days of your request. 

 

Kent County Sheriff Department

701 Ball Ave NE

Grand Rapids Michigan 49503

Phone: (616) 632-6220

Movie Number

TITLE

SUBJECT MATTER

COMMENTS

1.

Captain Help

DSAM

Provides kids with practical advice on how to be a good observer & communicator in emergency situations 911

Grades 1, 2, & 3

2.

Shoplifting:  Criminal Hordes

DSAM

 

For Employees & Store Owners

3.

Kid’s Safety Quiz

KCSD

General Safety

Grades 3, 4, 5, & 6

4.

Time To Think

Drugs, Alcohol and Your Child

Making Correct Decisions

Grades 7-10

5.

Adult School Crossing Guard Training (AAA Video)

KCSD

Review of 5 basic crossing guard operating procedures

 

6.

Polaris ATV Safety Video

KCSD

Instruction tape on ATV safety

Good beginner instructions operations of all ages

7.

Paying The Price (Anti-shoplifting video)

DSAM

Demonstrates consequences for retail fraud

Grades 6, 7, & 8

8.

Play It Safe:  Stay Safe From Drugs

KCSD

 

 

 

Part of safety kids series

Grades 1, 2, & 3

9.

Peer Pressure and Drugs

DSAM

How to recognize when friends are troubled.  Listening and Support skills.

 

 

Middle and High School

 

 

 

 

 

10.

Drunk Driving:  A Collision Course

Alcohol related crashes. Decisions drivers and passengers are faced with.

Mid teens and adults

11.

Michigan Community Child Watch Program

Statewide helping home program established by state law and active throughout Michigan.

Adult Version

12.

Michigan Community Child Watch Program

Statewide helping home program established by state law and active throughout Michigan.

Child Version Grades 3rd – 6th

13.

Keeping Neighborhood Watch Alive

New up to date info on nationwide neighborhood watch programs.

Police Departments

Neighborhood Watch organizers and participants

14.

National Night Out 1991

A PSA effort to inform groups about NCO.

Gives an overview of the nation wide effort Nat’l Night Out Program 1991

15.

Don’t Be Another Victim

Self protection training for the unskilled person

Divided into 6 sections of instruction. 84 min   Adult

16.

McGruff The Crime Prevention Dog & Bike Safety

Bicycle safety a local production. Some outside wind noise. 

Grades 1, 2 & 3

17.

Child Lures- Think First & Stay Safe

How to prevent sexual abuse and abduction.

May be thought provoking for parents and caregivers-preview before showing not recommended for children

18.

Cracking Down On Impaired Biking

O.H.S.P.

15 years or older

19.

Road To Nowhere

Drunk Driving-Teenage Years

Teen lessons with a local Kent County twist

20.

Seconds can Save Someone You Love

Emergency vehicle right of way laws

Stimulates discussions for driving safety meetings

21.

Blueprint For Home Security

How to make a home safer from unwanted intruders

Spring board for neighborhood watch discussions

22.

The Adventures Of The Disaster Dudes

How to prepare for disaster and what to do when tornadoes, fires, floods, etc. happen

Good education for adult and Children.  Ages 10 & up

23.

Street Drugs

KCSC

Affect of various drugs on the body and mind

High school and adults.  Good for education

24.

Bicycle Safety Camp

Bicycle safety taught through example, song and dance.

Elementary school

25.

United Against Crime:  Safer Communities-Brighter Futures

Panel discussion on the effect of community involvement in crime prevention

Police department & adults in the community

 

26.

United Against Crime:  Sexual Assault Awareness

Provides information on confrontational advice and behavior patterns of rapists.

Police Departments and adults in the community

27.

United Against Crime:  Preventing Gangs

Strategies and solutions for preventing gangs

For adults in the community

28.

Safe Kids:  Jell-O in a jar

Bike Helmet Safety

 

 

Grades 4 and up

29.

Community Policing:  The Block Captains Role

How to set up and maintain a Neighborhood Watch group

Police Departments, Neighborhood Watch organizers

30.

Too Good To Be True

How to avoid being ripped off by scam artists

 

Approx. 32:59

31.

Anti-lock Brakes System

Anti-lock brake system for GMC Truck, Chevrolet and Olds

 

32.

Zip, Zero, Zilch Alcohol Nada

Underage drinking. Done in a fast pace format.

 

 

 

Preview before showing

7th grade and older

33.

The CharityCon

AARP Presentation Appropriate for caregivers and adults.

Adults 16 minutes

34.

CORP Community Oriented Policing & Problem Solving

Discussion about Community Policing and how it could be viewed by Law Enforcement and the Community.

Community Policing Officers, Administrators and Providers

35.

Keeping Schools Safe

How To Stop Violence On Your Campus

A frank discussion with young people about school violence.  Symptoms and solutions preview before presenting.

High School students and staff

36.

Break The Silence Stop The Violence

Topical information concerning   today’s schools safety strategies. 

Preview before use. Provokes discussion among school staff law enforcement and others

37..

Sentenced For Life

Drunk Driving Straight talk about a killer.

All adult ages

 

38.

Preventing Road Rage

AAA of Michigan This production address’ the concept of road rage and provides anger management information to drivers.

All Drivers

39.

911 Major Action

Animated carton with music first generation 911 information.

Grades 1,2, & 3

40.

MasterCard International Inc. Merchant Beware

McGruff introduces a merchant protection tape having to do with larceny and swindles.

Merchants and Law Enforcement

41.

Shattered Lives Shattered Dreams

Discussion about drunk driving presenting community persons affected by this crime, victim impact panel stories.

All adult ages

42.

How Not To Become A Victim

J.J. Bittenbinder talks about personal safety.

Adults

43.

Saying No To Danger

Animated It’s okay to say no to danger, talks about day to day safety concerns

 

 

 

 

Grades1, 2, & 3

44.

Seniors: Victims or Partners in Community Solutions?

United against crime satellite broadcast topic. You’ll learn ways to prevent frauds and shams, and gain and understanding of the citizens police academy and the TRIAD program.

 

 

Seniors, Caregivers, and Police providers

45.

Community Oriented Policing 1998

A good presentation on Community Policing and the philosophy behind it.

Community Policing officers, Administrators and other interested Community Leaders

46.

Safe & Smart

Ameritech

Ameritech personal safety video. Instructors

hand book available with video.

Young Adult - Seniors

47.

Gun Safety With Eddie Eagle

Gun Safety message can be used with full Eddie Eagle

Presentation program.

Grades 1st – 3rd

48.

Operation School Bus Safety

Be Cool, Follow The Rules

Demonstrates safe conduct on and around the school bus. Includes instructions on

Emergency evacuations.

Grades 1st – 5th

49.

Children in Traffic

How children’s perceptions of traffic differ from those of adults

13 min For All Drivers

50.

Pedestrian Safety

Animated cartoon.  Lesson on pedestrian safety.

 

 

 

10 min Grades 3rd– 5th

 

51.

What is a Law Enforcement Officer

Eli Sprightly’s is a puppet.  He teaches kids how to recognize law enforcement officers and how Officers help their community’s everyday.

 

 

 

 

 

K-3rd Grade

 9 Minutes

52.

The Latchkey Kid Solution

Teaches parents to prepare children for the times when they are in the house by themselves.  Establishing house rules and sticking to a parent approved schedule.  What to do in case of an emergency and safety and security precautions are all discussed in detail.

Adults:  Good for PTA Meetings, MCCW Meeting, and Neighborhood Watch Meetings

14 Minutes

53.

What is your Drug IQ?

Students can participate by offering true/false responses to each belief about current drugs of abuse.  They learn about alcohol, marijuana, LSD, cocaine, heroin and inhalants.

 

 

 

 

7th Grade  - Adult

17 Minutes

54.

Business Crime Prevention

A guide to prevent shoplifting, check and credit card fraud and employee theft for small business owners includes advice from security experts on how to maintain maximum security and visibility inside and outside a business

Adults

18 Minutes

55

Respect Yourself Protect Yourself

Teens talk to teens about liver wellness

9 Minutes

56.

Telemarketing Fraud

Crime prevention tips and material for law enforcement and community organizations

120 Minutes

57.

Stanley & George

A Lesson In Pedestrian Safety

For Senior Citizens and Care Givers

25 Minutes

58.

Get Real or Get Taken

 

8 Minutes

59.

Play it Safe:  Burn & Injury Prevention

This video covers kitchen and bathroom safety, general household safety and outdoors safety including dangers in and around the garage, electrical wires, streets, stranger safety and the importance of seatbelts.  The cheerful puppets Bobby and Cindy meet the audience at their Play It Safe Clubhouse.

15 Minutes

Pre-K – 2nd Grade

 

 

 

 

 

60.

Bike Safety With Bill Nye The Science Guy

Understand the importance of and proper way to wear a helmet.

Learn that rules of the road apply to both cars and bicycles

Learn tips from professional cyclists on preparing for safe bike riding

Learn proper hand signals for turning and stopping.

Grades 1st – 6th Grade

16 minutes

61.

Secure Your Peace of Mind:  Fire Safety & Prevention Tip

Safety precautions you can consider to help protect yourself, others, and your personal property. 

10 Minutes

62.

Secure Your Peace of Mind: 

Burglary Prevention Tips

Safety precautions you can consider to help protect yourself, others, and your personal property. 

10 Minutes

 

 

 

 

63.

Teen Driver Taking Charge

Young Drivers:

 

16 year-olds tell why they want their drivers licenses and what driving means to them.  Parents of beginners who died in crashes tell how the tragedies happened and how they’ve been affected.  The video focuses on graduated licensing – a legislative measure to reduce 16 year olds’ crash deaths.  It advises parents on minimizing crash risk for their teens.

 

 

15 minutes

64.

Sense of Security:  Safety Tips For Your Home & Family

Safety precautions you can consider to help protect yourself, others, and your personal property. 

9 Minutes

65.

Kids & Airbags

This video tells how to protect youngsters in vehicle equipped with airbags.

6 Minutes

66.

Underage Drinking & Parental Responsibility

How to talk to your kids about underage drinking.

Good Video

Adults 12 Minutes

67.

Safe Return & Law Enforcement

Understanding wandering behavior.  (Alzheimer’s)  How law enforcement can effectively respond to a wandering incident

Adult 13 Minutes

68.

Stay Clear of Deer All Year

Facts on car-deer crashes, what can be done to reduce the chance of being involved in one, and what to do if a crash is unavoidable.

Adult

12 Minutes

69.

Precious Cargo

Protecting the Children Who Ride with You.

Adult

15:42

70.

Be Cool about Fire Safety

Teaching pre-school and elementary children how to prepare in the event of a fire in their home. 

Pre-School & Elementary

15 Minutes

71.

Guns & Teens

Life and Death Decisions

Grade 6-12

 

72.

Rural Crime Prevention

This video will help you teach rural citizens to protect themselves and their property against theft, vandalism, and other crimes.

Adult

20 Minutes

73.

Internet Safety For Parents

Protect your children from some of the potential dangers on the Internet by learning how to help them navigate through it safely.

Adult

20 Minutes

74.

Internet Safety For Kids

Follow along as they discover the cool and scary stuff that the internet has to offer and how they can protect themselves from potential dangers.

Ages 5-16

18 Minutes

75.

In the know:  Cocaine and Crack

This video describes the difference between powdered cocaine and crack.  It goes into detail the social effects, biological functions, and short and long term effects of cocaine, whether it is sniffed, injected, or smoked.

Grades 7 & Up

19 Minutes

 

 

 

 

 

 

76.

In the Know:  Prescription Drugs

Exciting graphics, expert testimony, and four young narrators work together to educate viewers about the unfamiliar but terrible risks of prescription drug abuse.

Grades 7 & Up

15 Minutes

77.

In the Know:  Hallucinogens

This fast paced video features four young narrators who vividly describe the negative effects of these drugs.

 

Grades 7 & Up

20 Minutes

78.

In the Know:  Party Drugs

This Video contains an in-depth look at the frightening trend of “date rape” drug use, and provides advice to viewers on protecting themselves.

Grades 7 & Up

24 Minutes

 

79.

In the Know:  Tobacco, Alcohol & Marijuana

This is a direct, detailed, and hard-hitting look at these “gateway-drugs”.  It is an uncompromising and convincing anti-use tool.

Grades 7 & Up

23 Minutes

80.

Everyone’s Not doing it!

An Alcohol Prevention video

Great video for Teens.

12 Minutes

81.

Sharing the Road:

Driving Safely Around Big Trucks

How the aging process affects driving.

Safety Tips around Big Trucks

Young Drivers

15 Minutes

82.

Home Security Checklist

 

 

83.

Wheel Safety

Bikes, Blades & Boards

All Ages

84.

Stranger Safety

DSAM

Eli sprightly the loveable puppet engineer steers children in the right direction in dealing with stranger situations and teaching them the importance of acting responsibly around strangers and people they don’t trust.

K-3rd Grade

14 Minutes

85.

Bullying

DSAM

Provides a springboard for young viewers to think of ways to tackle bullying in their own school and how they can be more effective and more caring young adults

5th – 8th Grade

10 Minutes

86.

Responsibility

DSMA

Gets Young people thinking and talking about what responsibility means to them in their everyday lives

5th – 8th Grade

14 Minutes

87.

Reducing the Odds

DSAM

Teaches common sense techniques for protecting ourselves

Students to Senior Citizens

12 Minutes

88.

Identity Theft

DSAM

Mail theft, internet theft, application fraud, bogus consumer surveys, and fraudulent telephone calls.

Students to Senior Citizens

27 Minutes

89.

Community Policing the Citizens’ Role

DSAM

This video focuses on the role of block captains, simple ways to organize and maintain community watch programs without sacrificing a lot of time and effort

Home Owners

17 Minutes

90.

Bike Safety the Science Guy

Bike & Helmet Safety

K-5th Grade

91.

Web Wise Kids

An internet safety kit for parents, teachers and kids

11 year olds  - 14 year olds

92.

Child Passenger Safety For Law Enforcement

Tips & Law on Child Safety Seats

For Law Enforcement Only

9 Minutes

93.

Delivering Justice

Foreign Lottery Scams

US Postal Inspection Service tells the story of a lottery fraud victim and the con man behind the scam.

DVD

 

 

 

 

94.

Web of Deceit

Internet Fraud

US Postal Inspection Service tells a story of the international efforts to stop these scams and provides tips on how you can avoid being tricked by these criminals

DVD

95.

All The Kings Men

Financial Crime Victims and Their Efforts to Recover

A presentation of the US inspection service, tells the story of victims of financial crimes and their efforts to restore the lives

DVD

96

Dialing For Dollars

Telemarketing Investment Fraud

Telemarketing Investment Fraud and the lives that are ruined by these criminals

DVD

97

Work at Home Fraud

A story of a new kind of “Work at Home” scam and how a young mother got caught up in it

DVD

98

Nowhere To Run

International Efforts to Stop Fraud

A story of the international efforts to stop these “long distance” scams and provides tips on how you can avoid being tricked by these criminals

DVD

99

Identity Crisis

A Story of identity Theft

DVD

100

DARE Safety Tips

Retro Bill

DVD

101

Driver-ZED

Manage the Risk Master the Road

DVD

102

Young Drivers The High Risk Years

State laws on learners periods, night driving restrictions, and passenger restrictions

DVD

103

Teaching Your Teen to Drive

Taking you from your driveway to the highway

DVD