Crime & Safety

A "Patch" on the Back to School Crossing Guards

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office recently honored a dedicated group of school crossing guards who make sure our kids are safe on their way to school.

Recognize any of these people?

They're the men and women responsible for making sure your kids cross busy streets safely on their way to and from school.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office recently honored these school crossing guards. We'd also like to give them a "Patch" on the back and say "Thanks" for doing such a good job!Β You're Crossing Guard Rock Stars!

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By the way, school crossing guard Frederick King, whoΒ takes time to get to know the and students he protects, was one of those honored with the 2012 Maybelle Rollins Bradford Award.

A special thanks to Cecilia Barreda at the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office for sending us the great photos and information.

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