"Lollipop people in Suffolk have become the latest neon-clad, road patrollers to don body cams amid a rise in abuse. The council has launched a six-week awareness campaign called Lollipops Aren't Just For Children to remind drivers to slow down, be patient, and show respect at patrol points."
"The cameras have been used by school crossing patrols in Greater Manchester, Clacton and Basildon for similar reasons. The Guardian is looking to speak to lollipop people about their experiences on the job, including whether things have changed in recent years and what particular incidents stick out."
School crossing patrols in Suffolk have begun wearing body cameras in response to increased abuse from drivers. The local council launched a six-week awareness campaign titled Lollipops Aren't Just For Children to encourage drivers to slow down, exercise patience, and show respect at crossing patrol points. Similar camera initiatives have been implemented in Greater Manchester, Clacton, and Basildon. The Guardian is seeking accounts from lollipop people about their experiences, including how the job has changed over time and any notable incidents they have encountered. Responses are collected through an encrypted form and remain confidential.
#school-crossing-patrols #body-cameras #driver-abuse #road-safety-awareness #public-safety-initiatives
Read at www.theguardian.com
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]