by Joel M. Caplan (Author)

Teaches toddlers and young children how to recognize an emergency and use a phone to call 9-1-1 for help. This picture storybook is excellent for early childhood education and community programming focused on public safety.

Author Biography

Joel M. Caplan, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor at Rutgers University School of Criminal Justice and Deputy Director of the Rutgers Center on Public Security. He is an internationally recognized public safety scholar with professional experience as a police officer, 9-1-1 dispatcher (APCO Institute certified), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). As a Basic Life Support (BLS) instructor for the American Heart Association, he regularly teaches CPR to people of all ages. Joel is a proud father and the author of several books for children, including "Strangers Can Hurt" which teaches toddlers how to judge risks and avoid harm. He has presented to community groups and at various professional conferences and public safety agencies around the world (www.joelcaplan.com).

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