As Pasco County students get ready to return to school next week, we want everyone to keep safety at the top of their mind while on our roads. Remaining cautious and distraction-free while traveling is critical, whether you’re behind the wheel, walking, biking or riding the bus.
Our School Crossing Guards (SCG) and Traffic Control Officers (TCO) recently completed their annual certification with the Florida Department of Transportation and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. These dedicated members play a vital role in protecting people in school zones every day, helping them cross busy streets and maintaining traffic flow. Please do your part by following their directions and slowing down when you see those school zone signs.
We’re looking forward to another fantastic school year and proud to partner with you in making sure it’s a safe one for everyone!
Apps To Know
Returning to school is the perfect time to talk about safe, appropriate online behavior with your kids. Apps and the internet can be used in harmful ways, such as committing crimes or exploiting children. It’s crucial to monitor who your kids talk to online and know the apps they use. Consider downloading the same apps to understand how they work and explore parental controls. Open conversations about online dangers will give kids the information they need to stay safe. PSO provides a list of apps parents should know. We encourage parents and guardians to research additional news and trending apps.
Developing these safe habits can help protect our students throughout the school year!
Free Food Distribution
Pasco Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with Pasco Sheriff’s Charities, Farm Share, Shady Hills Mission Chapel, the Gentlemen’s Course and the Pasco County NAACP for a free community food distribution! The next food distribution event will be at Shady Hills Mission Chapel on Wednesday, Aug. 20 and will begin at 9 a.m. It’s first come first served, so come out early!
Shady Hills Mission Chapel
PSO has certified and civilian positions available, including full and part time opportunities! Check out current opportunities such as:
For all open career and volunteer opportunities available at PSO, visit JoinPSO.com today!
The Pasco Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, identity, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status. For telecommunication, dial 711 then provide TTY operator with our phone number: 727-844-7791.
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