TOWSON, MD—With the new school year fast approaching, the Baltimore County Police Department has announced plans to launch a comprehensive safety initiative to help keep students, parents, and drivers safe.

The 26 Days of Safety Initiative will run for 26 days, starting from the first day of school, and will focus on providing parents, students, and motorists with essential safety tips and reminders throughout the school year.

Some of the key safety tips for drivers include slowing down and following the speed limit, especially in school zones; watching for children walking or biking to school; never passing a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing. For students, it is important to use crosswalks and obey crossing guards; walk on sidewalks when possible; wear helmets when biking and use bike lanes if available; and avoid using phones or electronic devices while walking or biking.

BCoPD will also be sharing safety tips with parents on a regular basis, as well as reviewing safety rules with children regularly to ensure that they are familiar with their safety responsibilities. This includes knowing their home address and emergency contact information, as well as having a safe route to school that they can practice together with their children.

For more information on back-to-school safety and the BCoPD 26-Days of Safety Campaign, be sure to follow the Baltimore County Police Department on X, Facebook, Instagram, and Nextdoor.

This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor.

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