Brief history of School Crossing Patrols
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 1920’s | School Crossing Patrols, or ‘Lollipop people’, first appear in America. |
| 1937 | The first known Patrols in England are introduced by a Mrs Hunt in Bath. |
| 1949 | The London Boroughs of Barking and Dagenham employ ‘Traffic wardens’ to help children on their way to and from school. |
| 1953 | Following London’s lead, the official School Crossing Patrol Act is passed, allowing ‘lollipop people’ to operate throughout the county. |
| 1971-73 | The County Road Safety Officers’ Association (CRSOA) devises guidelines to assist and raise the profile of School Crossing Patrols. |
| 1974 | The guidelines are implemented, the biggest innovation being the switch from a white coat/black hat uniform to, to high visibility yellow coats, similar to those worn today. |
| 1980’s | Guidelines are reviewed and lollipop people are given a make-over, with new uniforms introduced for everyone. Outfits are continually reviewed and updated to comply with Health and Safety regulations. |
| 2001 | Patrols are given the power to help adults across the road, as well as children. |
| 2003 | Patrols throughout Britain celebrate 50 years of ‘lollipop people’, each receiving a golden badge to mark the occasion. |
Page Last Updated: 7 August 2009
