PATROL CAPTAIN TRAINING Training students to become competent Patrol Captains

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.

A Patrol Captain helps out by:  Organizing & hosting regular patrol meetings.  Keeping your Patrol Supervisor briefed on challenges.  Ensure patrol positions are filled.

A Patrol Captain provides leadership by:  Setting a proper example to the other Patrollers.  Helping fellow Patrollers solve problems fairly, and maturely.

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

An AGENDA is a list of topics to be discussed at a Patrol meeting.

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  Report for duty on time  Know & perform my duties faithfully  Always set a good example  Never stop or direct traffic  Strive to prevent injuries  Earn the respect of fellow students  Report dangerous practices  Follow the direction of my teachers & patrol officers

 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.

WHO WANTS TO BE A PATROL CAPTAIN!