Goin' to the Pokey!

Last week I posted about our adventures in pedestrian safety, and now it's time to share the first part of that trip. We set out early last Friday for the local police department. We arrived and posed for some pictures despite the blustery, gray, definitely un-Springlike conditions.

 

We have been looking forward

 to this trip for weeks!

 

The purpose of our trip was two-fold: first, it's important for my students to familiarize themselves with the role of police officers in the community; second, it's important for our community helpers to get to know us!

Our wonderful tour guide, Lt. B., did an exceptional job of answering our questions and deflecting questions about the electric chair inappropriate topics. He was thorough and kind, sharing a wealth of information about safety and the day-to-day routines of an officer.

 

We even had the opportunity

 to sit in a squad car!

Officer B (not to be confused with Lt. B) showed us how the lights work on his squad car and talked about the importance of seat belt safety.

We toured the courtroom...

 

We asked more questions and learned about

 the types of infractions addressed

 at the police station.

  

And, of course, posed for more pictures!

This visit coincided perfectly with our April unit on citizenship.  We loved this adventure and are excited for our school police officer to come speak to us next week!