C.A.A. PATROL CAPTAIN TRAINING Lesson is designed to train students to become competent Patrol Captains

ROLE OF THE PATROL CAPTAIN PRIMARY ROLE: Is to help the Patroller Supervisor (teacher) manage the day-to-day patrol operations. SECONDARY ROLE: Is to provide leadership to other Safety Patrollers.

PRIMARY ROLE – HOW DO WE DO THIS? A Patrol Captain helps out by: Organizing & hosting regular patrol meetings. Keeping your Patrol Supervisor briefed on problems. Ensure patrol positions are filled.

SECONDARY ROLE – HOW DO WE DO THIS? A Patrol Captain provides leadership by: Setting a proper example to the other Patrollers. Helping fellow Patrollers solve problems fairly, and maturely.

HOSTING A MEETING There are 3 steps to hosting a meeting: 1. Pick a location. 2. Choose a time and date 3. Assist with the Agenda, if needed

WHAT’S AN AGENDA? An AGENDA is a list of topics to be discussed at a Patrol meeting.

SAFTEY PATROL MEETING AGENDA – EXAMPLE ROLL CALL Patrollers present / absent OLD BUSINESS Follow-up on action from previous meeting NEW BUSINESS Report on any new problems and decide on a solution Assign someone to do it Discuss schedule change Advise on any up coming events CONCLUSION Pick the date for the next meeting

I PROMISE TO DO MY BEST TO…. Look, act and be alert Always set a good example Never stop or direct traffic Strive to prevent accidents Strive to earn the respect of fellow students Report dangerous practices of students Obey my teacher & officers of the patrol Report for duty on time Know & perform my duties faithfully PATROLLER PLEDGE

LEADERSHIP AT IT’S BEST Being a School Safety Patroller can be challenging. You may encounter simple problems like, a child at your post/bus needs help tying a shoelace. Or an older student refusing to follow the rules, and setting a bad example for younger children. No matter what the issue is, write it down, report it to your Patrol Supervisor, they will deal with it

LET’S TEST YOUR SKILLS WHO WANTS TO BE A PATROL CAPTAIN!