In an effort to bolster gun safety among the youth, the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department is set to host the Eddie Eagle GunSafe® program. Advertised across social media, this initiative is pitched squarely at providing children with crucial lessons on how to act if they ever encounter a firearm. Scheduled for June 18 with sessions at 10:00 am and again at 6:00 pm, the department pushes forward a narrative deeply woven into the fabric of contemporary American society—that of gun prevalence and the necessity for early, preventive education.
Registration for the program is open and comes at no cost, a nod perhaps, to the importance of the message the sheriff's department is eagerly trying to disseminate. To sign up, families can navigate to the Waukesha County government's official website or follow the Waukesha County Sheriff's Department Facebook page. It's a program that's been running for decades, evidently evolving to not just effectively communicate to children the dangers, but also to do so in a manner that sticks.
The Eddie Eagle GunSafe® program, as per the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department post, has been in action since 1988 and has reached its 30-year milestone. It's an old beast, but its heart, its core message, has remained staunchly intact: "Stop! Don’t touch. Run away. Tell a grown-up." This simple, memorable mantra serves as the lynchpin of the entire educational effort—a clear, actionable response for children who may come across a gun. The program's longevity speaks to a persistent need in American society to address the intersection of youth and firearms in a direct and accessible manner.
For those looking to attend, the program will be held at the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department headquarters located at 515 W. Moreland Blvd. in Waukesha, WI. Such community initiatives highlight a facet of law enforcement often overshadowed by more controversial aspects of policing—the commitment to proactively safeguard the vulnerable, particularly children, within the larger social context. The department's contact number, 262-548-7122, has been made available for those seeking more information or to possibly address any concerns regarding the program.
