The Helper City Police Department is always looking for people who want to become involved, and help the children in their community.  If you want to make that difference please contact us for further information.

     The McGruff program has been in Helper City for almost ten years.  As you drive down streets of Helper, you may notice yellow McGruff signs displayed on the houses.  This sign is intended to let children know the house is a safe place to run to if they are in need of assistance.

     Just recently, Chief Zamantakis presented McGruff education.  This teaching was for Sally Mauro Elementary students, and gave them the opportunity to learn about safety in a hands on manner.  There were several different topics discussed along with McGruff videos on safety tips, dangers of drugs, how to call police, and everything in between.  The McGruff program also allows for officers to go into the classroom and talk about several different safety issues, along with the opportunity for McGruff to meet the children in a more personal manner.

     If you are interested in making your home a McGruff house please stop at the Helper City Police Department and ask for an application.  Upon completion of the application we conduct a background check.  Upon passing the check you will be issued a sign to post in your home.  This check ensures that the McGruff posters don’t fall into the wrong hands.  Routine yearly follow-ups are conducted on all McGruff participants.

     The Helper City Police Department is a participant in the McGruff House Program.  The McGruff program is where certain houses in the community display the McGruff posters.  The homes that display this poster have committed themselves to provide a safe place for young people to run for help if the need arises.

     If you wish to be considered as a McGruff Safe House, please contact our office at (435)472-3719.  For more information on the McGruff program, please visit the McGruff website at www.mcgruff.org.

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To get involved with McGruff House contact:

Chief George M. Zamantakis: 435-472-3719

McGruff Volunteer Application Form

Police and McGruff

Checklist for Parents

Walking with Children