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SAFETY ZONE
A Century of Service
AAA School Safety Patrol Program continues to build on its legacy of safety, leadership.
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The belt color may have changed quite dramatically over the 100 years of the AAA School Safety Patrol Program — from white to neon orange to today’s fluorescent green called ‘Lectric Lime — but the mission remains the same: To provide a safer environment and leadership opportunities for millions of schoolchildren.
What began as a small, boys-only initiative in 1920, the program is proudly celebrating its centennial anniversary with 670,000 Patrollers in 35,000 schools, making it the world’s largest safety program. Today, these brave young leaders dedicate their time before and after school each day, working with teachers, supervisors, adult crossing guards and law enforcement to ensure the safety of their classmates.
