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Student Patrol

School Safety Patrols are school-sponsored student volunteers from upper elementary, middle, and junior high schools. Patrols direct children, not traffic. As school-age leaders in traffic safety, patrol members teach other students about traffic safety on a peer-to-peer basis. They also serve as role models for younger children who look up to them. School Safety Patrol members:

  • Complete training in traffic safety
  • Protect students from the hazards of crossing roads and highways on their way to and from school
  • Teach fellow students about traffic safety.
  • Serve other leadership functions under the direction of school officials
  • Work with adults and high school students to assist in Safety Patrols.

Contact Us

Harlee Erlandson
herlandson@isd717.org

 

What are the benefits of School Safety Patrol?

Students Gain:

  • Safety Awareness
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Pride
  • Citizenship
  • Respect for Law Enforcement

Schools Benefit from Opportunities to Promote:

  • Traffic Safety Awareness
  • Peer-to-Peer Education
  • Character-Building Opportunities
  • A Constructive Outlet for Students’ Energy
  • A positive relationship with parents, law enforcement, and the overall community

Communities benefit from:

  • Safer Environments for Pedestrians and Motorists
  • A Spirit of Volunteerism and Civic-Mindedness
  • A Positive Collaboration between Students, Parents, Schools, and Law Enforcement

Who is eligible to participate in School Safety Patrol?

Students in Grades 5–8 are eligible to serve on the school’s Safety Patrol. After submitting an application, members will be chosen based on various factors:

  • Leadership
  • Maturity
  • Reliability
  • Ability to Follow Rules
  • Punctuality
  • Health (or ability to perform duties)
  • Interest in Traffic Safety
  • Sound Judgment
  • Good Attendance Record
  • Courtesy
  • Respect for Classmates and Others
  • Desire to Help Others

What is the training for School Safety Patrol members?

Formal training will begin in the fall of the school year; however, students will attend refresher courses throughout the course of the year. All training will be free to the students, and it will cover the following elements:

  • Fundamentals of Traffic Safety
  • Duties of Each Patrol Post
  • Identifying Sufficient Gaps in Traffic to Allow Safe Crossing
  • Special Hazards
  • Dealing with Pedestrians
  • School Bus Safety Procedures
  • Safety Procedures on School Grounds
  • Maintaining Records (for officers)

Additional Information

  • Participating students should submit an application for entry into the program. Applications are available from the office or the Safety Patrol Advisor.
  • Students will earn additional incentives for dedication to the program such as additional field trips and experiences throughout the school year.
  • Students will serve on the Safety Patrol for the entire school year.
  • Students must be available before and after school during their assigned patrol times and dates.