School Safety Patrols

The primary function of the school safety patrol is to control students in crossing the roadway at or near a school; assist teachers and parents in the instruction of school children in safe pedestrian practices; and discourage unsafe crossing practices by students. Their presence can also contribute towards parents being more comfortable allowing their children to use active modes to travel to/from school, as well as making students feel safer crossing streets.

The Public Schools Act and School Patrols:

The school patrols have been in operation for over 50 years. According to Section 48 of The Public Schools Act, a school board may establish, operate, maintain and regulate a system of patrols for the protection of children from traffic accidents.

In the Pembina Trails School Division each school is responsible to: establish, operate, maintain and regulate a system for the better protection of children from traffic accidents by the use of patrols; select as patrols boys and girls attending the school who volunteer for the purpose; and instruct, direct and control those selected for, in and about the performance of their services as patrols.

Mandatory Safety Equipment:

All patrols must wear the following approved safety apparel/equipment:

• Safety patrol vest - five point tear away high visibility vest. Must be worn at all times while on patrol duty.
• Patrol flag - can be wiped clean with mild soap and water. Should be stored individually on a shelf, rolled up, as they can tear.
• Patrols should dress appropriately depending on the weather.
• It would be advantageous for school patrols to carry a small pencil and paper if recording facts becomes necessary.

School Patrol Materials and Supplies:

All materials are provided free-of-charge from CAA Manitoba and Manitoba Public Insurance and can be ordered directly from the CAA Manitoba website.  All orders must be submitted by June 30.    

• Vests, flags and rain coats are provided free of charge to all School Safety Patrol® programs in Manitoba. Larger vests, for patrol supervisors, are available at special request. Note: they are NOT available for crossing guards.
• Officer’s record book for patrol captains (English or French)
• School Patrol Handbook (English or French) – provided to each patroller
• Application for membership (English or French)
• Membership card (English or French) 
• Patrol zipper pulls

CAA website:  http://www.schoolpatrolmanitob...
CAA email for school patrols: schoolpatrol@caamanitoba.com