N.C. Since the early 1920s, AAA clubs have been providing school Safety Patrol equipment, such as belts, badges, raincoats, printed aids and other helps. Only fifth grade students are selected to be members of the Safety Patrol. Members are selected by their teachers to serve for nine weeks, then rotate off after training the new members in the various duties and responsibilities. Students are selected based on behavior, leadership skills, citizenship, character and motivation. Members may be removed from membership for violation of rules, dereliction of duty, or serious misconduct at school.
Members select their own Captain, and Lieutenants who provide the leadership for the members.
Approximately 8 members are selected to serve. Students are never placed in hazardous areas. Adults are in close proximity at all times. Members wear the Safety Patrol belt and badge and promise to uphold the duties and responsibilities of the AAA Safety Patrol. They are presented with membership pins at the awards ceremony at the end of the year.