After a night (30 May 2013) of merry making with BBQ food and drinks, the students gathered in Flushing YMCA Activity Room for a safety talk organized by NYPD to heighten their vigilance against crimes in New York City.
NYPD Officer Ray Morales, led his team of 3 police officers to give an engaging and animated talk on watching out for tell-tale signs for crimes and ways to react to crimes.
"Nothing is more important than your safety. If they point a gun at your head or a knife at your throat, just give them whatever they want – money, mobile phones, pocketbooks, and wallet – just give it to them," said an officer.
The talk ended with a question-and-answer session for students to voice any safety concerns.
"They gave us many useful safety tips, which are applicable to us. Most of the tips are common sense, but we tend to let safety slip our mind while excitedly exploring a foreign country," said Jacquelyn Soh, a student.
The students were also handed brochures with safety tips in NYC.
