Crossing Guards' Dangerous Duty

A recent investigation by The Associated Press and Cox Media Group reveals a hidden safety crisis: school crossing guards across the U.S. face dangerous conditions, with at least 230 injured and nearly 3 dozen killed by vehicles over the past decade. The lack of official record-keeping makes the scale of the problem difficult to determine. Crossing guards suggest solutions like body cameras and increased police presence in school zones. Despite being grouped with road construction flaggers, crossing guards rank among the top fifth for death rates, comparable to professions like power line installers and air transportation workers. Only two states have made serious efforts to track crossing guard safety. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.