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.

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