OCSD: OC Sheriff's Department Supports National Walk To School Day Oct. 6

Rancho Santa Margarita CA

07 October, 2021

10:16 AM

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Press release from the Orange County Sheriff's Department: October 6, 2021   SANTA ANA, Ca. (October 6, 2021): The Orange County Sheriff's Department encourages parents and students to join school-goers from around the country and make the trek to class on foot Oct. 6. SANTA ANA, Ca. (October 6, 2021): The Orange County Sheriff's Department encourages parents and students to join school-goers from around the country and make the trek to class on foot Oct. 6. "Walk to School Day" is celebrated annually to highlight the benefits of exercise and practice pedestrian and road safety with classmates, families, and caregivers. "Walk to School Day" is celebrated annually to highlight the benefits of exercise and practice pedestrian and road safety with classmates, families, and caregivers. "Walking to school is a great way to not only stay active, but also practice safe walking behaviors," Sergeant Brent Jasper said. "With many students returning to in-person instruction this year, 'Walk to School Day' is a valuable learning tool that benefits students at the start of the school year." "Walking to school is a great way to not only stay active, but also practice safe walking behaviors," Sergeant Brent Jasper said. "With many students returning to in-person instruction this year, 'Walk to School Day' is a valuable learning tool that benefits students at the start of the school year." The Orange County Sheriff's Department offers the following tips for children to incorporate into their walks: The Orange County Sheriff's Department offers the following tips for children to incorporate into their walks: Drivers should be alert for more people walking to school the morning of Oct. 6 and be prepared to stop for children crossing the street. Drivers should always watch their speed and slowdown in school zones. Drivers should be alert for more people walking to school the morning of Oct. 6 and be prepared to stop for children crossing the street. Drivers should always watch their speed and slowdown in school zones. Schools are encouraged to register at walkbiketoschool.org(link is external) as a way of tracking participation and showing support for active, healthy, and safe transportation.    Schools are encouraged to register at walkbiketoschool.org(link is external) as a way of tracking participation and showing support for active, healthy, and safe transportation.  Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration This press release was produced by the Orange County Sheriff's Department. The views expressed here are the author's own.