Crossing Guards

Mayor Westmoreland is joined by Human Resources Manager Angela Valenzuela, Deputy Butters, and Crossing Guards Kimmie Thorup and Jessica Hansen to discuss the challenges of safely crossing children across our frequently changing roads. The group reviews the new challenges that come with expanded intersections. Kimmie Thorup and Jessica Hansen share the common issues they encounter, what parents should teach their children about crossings, and some advice to drivers to safely interact with them. Deputy Butters also shares insights about how we can stay safer around crosswalks and school buses and what the Sheriff's office is observing and responding to. Angela Valenzuela also gives us the bigger picture of crossing guards throughout the City, how crossing guards are trained, and how you can be a crossing guard.