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Expert answers safety questions

Capt. Chelly Pfeifer of the Kansas City Police Department recently answered personal safety questions from KansasCity.com readers. Check out her suggestions. Capt. Pfeifer is a veteran of a wide range of assignments, serving in several patrol divisions across the city and, currently, in Human Resources. She also teaches personal safety classes.

Go to the Crime Scene KC blog to see Capt. Pfeifer’s answers.

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Staying safe in different situations
Whether you're in a park, parking lot or at work, there are precautions you should take.

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Safety, self-defense class listings
Several organizations in Missouri and Kansas offer instruction in a variety of personal protection techniques.

• Talking to kids about abduction
  
• Web sites about personal safety
  

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