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Police share simple lifesaving safety tip for children

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By Cox Media Group National Content Desk
June 24, 2016

One police department in California has a simple, life-saving tip for parents and their children.

Police in Clovis, California, regularly share information with their Facebook followers with the hashtag #TipOfTheDay.

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Last week, the department shared that a liquid Band-Aid and a marker could save children if they go missing in a busy location, according to The Huffington Post.

"Write your phone number on their wrist and cover it with liquid Band-Aid in case you get separated," it said in the post. "Also, take a photo of them using your cellphone the morning of the event so you have their clothing, hair style and up-to-date photo."

The post has over 16,000 shares and thousands of reactions.

"We posted this tip a few months ago and it was one of our most popular ever, so we decided to post again," the department said.

#TipOfTheDay- Taking your young child to a big event, theme park, or other busy location? Write your phone number on...

Posted by Clovis Police Department, California on Tuesday, June 14, 2016

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