Crime & Safety

Police Show Parents What's 'Hidden in Plain Sight'

Interactive exhibit gives tips on what to look for in teens' rooms

Parents are invited to see what might be "Hidden In Plain Sight" in their children's rooms at several local presentations.

In the traveling exhibit, hosted by Bath and Copley police, parents are able to explore a display designed to resemble a teenager's bedroom.

The display contains more than 150 items that might indicate that the teen is involved in risky behavior like substance abuse, violence, eating disorders, crime, risky games and more.

The departments have presentations set for 6:45 p.m. Oct. 1 at Copley High School and Oct. 23 at the Richfield Branch Library. 

A full list of upcoming presentations in the area: 

  • 6:30 pm Monday, September 16   Medina High School auditorium, 777 E. Union Street, Medina
  • 6:30 pm Monday, September 23 at Waterloo Local School District, ES/MS Cafetorium, 1464 Industry Road, Atwater
  • 6:30 pm Tuesday, October 1 at Copley High School auditorium, 3797 Ridgewood Road
  • 6:30 pm Monday, October 13, 2013 at Malone University Johnson Center Dining Hall, 2600 Cleveland Avenue NW, Canton   
  • 6:30 pm Wednesday, October 23 at Richfield Branch Library, 3761 Grant Street, Richfield
  • 7:00 pm Wednesday, November 13 at Buckeye High School, 3084 Columbia Road, Medina


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