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On The Whitby Beat ByPeter Bra'mma Every school year teachers ask for volunteers. There aire a number of jobs around the school that ~lst wouldn't get donéi, or'would flot be done as ef- ftctlvely If it weren't for the students volunteering thnir time. When a traffic safety problem is per- ce.ved by a schéol administrator there are a num- '6e4 of preventative rneasures he or she can take. One appropriate measure might be forming a School Safety Patrol. If enough volunteers are available among the students, assistance in forming a patrol is available from the School Board, The Canadian Automobile Association, and the police. At the present time a total of approx. 65 schools in Dus'ham Region have school safety patrols. But, let's first look into the history of school patrols. In te early 20s, the motor car waîs fast becoming a popular mode of business and pleasure. Along with this popularity came a noticeable increase in the number of accidenta involving children in the four to 14 age group. Law enforcement agencies soon found their manpower resources stretched to the limit when they were deluged with requests to provide adequate protection for the school child. As far as can be ascertained, the School Safety Patrol movement was bora ini the years 1921-22. The resuits were startlng. In Chicago, patrols were organized in 1922. Fromn that date through to 1950, child fatalities dropped 62 percent while fatalities in other age groups increased 43 percent. This is al the more amazing, considering the 700 percent in-, crease in motor vehicle registrationmi that city. The credit for this remarkable record is attributed directly to the work of the patrols and safety in- struction by the teachers and parents. Crossing the international border in the early 30s, Canadians, young and old, immediately recognized the poten- tial and accepted the system. With the passing of time some extra and unexpec- ted benefits came to light. The patrollers them- selves developed qualities of responsibility and leadership. The children they assisted learned to trust them and be obedient at crossings. In addition a good relationship was built up between the law en- forcement officers and the patroller. As the system grew, so grew the support. Gover- nment, motor clubs, P.T.A., home and school associations, service clubs, school boards, along ~ith. rany other organizations, actively supported thls worthwhile group. Over 60 years have passed and, with slight variations from time to time, the system and the people are basically the same as when first organized. Today some 100,000 Canadian members, in ail weathers, are on duty each day of the school year. It is significant to note that since its inception in the United States and Canada, there has neyer been a fatal accident to a child while under the care of patrols ... a record unequailed in any other phase of the safety field. Patrols are now in operation in 21 countries throughout the world with the same out- standing resuits experienced in Canada and the United States. The functions of the School Safety Patrol are: Foot Patrol: to instruct, direct, and control students in crossing the roadways at or near schools. Bus Patrol: to help the drivers of school buses maintain a high standard of safety when transpor- ting children to and from schools. Bus and footpatrollers when on duty wear a FURNITURE & UPH12OLSTERY LTD. @ANTIQUES 'NO-DIP RESTORED STRIPPING OCUSTOM SREPAIRS UPHOLSTERYe 'REFINISHINO A large selection of Victorlan parlour f urniture avallable 413 DUN DAS ST. E. WH ITBY 668-5481 flouroscent orange, waist and shoulder beit se they can be easily recognized by drivers and students alike. Foot patrollers work frons the sidewalk or shoulder of the roadway and neyer stop or direct traffic. A driver approaching an area where a child in uniform is present, should slow down and be ex- tra cautious, since chlldren will be crossing at that location. And, if you as a parent walk your child to scbool, set a good example when using a patrol location by co-operating with the patroller on duty. Explain to your child that the patroller is there to help and to watch for his or her di rections. As you can see, patrollers are doing an important and worthwhioe job out there. It's up to us te make sure we and our children are co-operative and cautious at their patrol locations. 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