And many times the culprits were parents who encouraged their kids to run across the street instead of taking a few minutes to walk to a crosswalk. The program seems to be working. Yesterday after school, only two Grant students were seen jaywalking. The Escondido Police Department makes background checks on volunteers and gives a brief training lecture. Volunteers are instructed to use common sense and avoid any physical confrontations.
Volunteers have walkie-talkies to call police for help.
Pope credits the city and the Police Department for their support.