Back-to-School Safety Tips from the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
The 2025 – 2026 school year is officially here, which means school traffic is back, too. Recently, Traffic Enforcement Officer Kristy Monroe shared some important safety tips to help keep students and drivers safe.
Please click here to watch the video on JSO's YouTube Channel.
Tips include:
The men and women of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office wish everyone a safe and successful school year!
For information about becoming a school crossing guard, please visit JSO's careers page at JoinJSO.com.
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To watch the traffic safety video on JSO's Instagram, please click here.
Tips include:
- Slowing down in school zones
- Watching for pedestrians and crossing guards
- Stopping for school buses
- Putting phone(s) away while driving
[Image: Diagram showing different situations for stopping for a school bus. Image from the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles]
Additionaly, parents are encouraged to exclude certain details from back-to-school photos posted on social media. It is okay to share first day of school, first name, and a future career goal. It is recommended to not to include: age, grade level, hobbies, school name and teacher's name.
[Image of what to share vs. what not to share]
The men and women of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office wish everyone a safe and successful school year!
For information about becoming a school crossing guard, please visit JSO's careers page at JoinJSO.com.
To view this post on JSO's Instagram page, please click here.
To watch the traffic safety video on JSO's Instagram, please click here.