The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is sounding the alarm on a growing trend of senior planned games and parties that are increasingly turning into dangerous and illegal activities.

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The RNC warns that traditional graduation scavenger hunts and parties are being transformed into high-stakes events where participants are encouraged to engage in reckless behavior, including theft , vandalism, public nudity, and other criminal offences.

According to the RNC, participants are awarded more points for engaging in more hazardous behavior, creating a perverse incentive that can lead to severe consequences.

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The RNC is actively monitoring the situation and will not hesitate to take enforcement action whenever an offence occurs .

Students are urged to make safe choices and follow specific safety guidelines provided by the RNC, including obeying all traffic laws, speed limits, and traffic signals , and avoiding water, cliffs, abandoned buildings, and busy roads.

The RNC is also asking students to look out for one another and to speak up if someone is making unsafe choices.

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The RNC is directly appealing to parents and caregivers,encouraging them to have open conversations with young people about the very real dangers of attending and participating in these types of events .

Parents should explicitly let their teens know that they can call for help without fear of judgment or consequence, creating an environment where a teen feels safe contacting a parent in a difficult situation.

This is a community issue requiring a collective response to ensure the safety of all students during their celebrations.

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The RNC is urging parents and caregivers to take an active role in ensuring their children's safety during graduation celebrations.

Parents are asked to speak with their teens about the risks and to ensure their children know they can call for help .

The RNC is actively working with schools and communities to raise awareness about the dangers of senior planned games and parties.