Junior Security Detective Academy
Scenario: A Stranger Near the Gate
A home safety scenario about observing and reporting without confronting.
You notice someone you do not recognise standing near the side gate. You are not sure why they are there.
Choose what you would do
A
Go outside and ask what they are doing.
Go outside and ask what they are doing.
B
Stay inside, move away from the door or window, and tell a trusted adult what you saw.
Stay inside, move away from the door or window, and tell a trusted adult what you saw.
C
Take a close-up video and post it online.
Take a close-up video and post it online.
D
Unlock the gate to see if they need help.
Unlock the gate to see if they need help.
What this teaches
Good observation means noticing useful details from a safe place: where, when, what direction, what clothing colour, and whether a gate or door was touched. Adults decide what to do next.
Reflection question
What sentence could you say to a trusted adult if this happened? Write one calm, clear sentence.