Please, cross carefully: Students get hands-on training at Safety Patrol Academy

Bhargavi Kantipudi (in yellow vest) leads Ben Dossett (red shirt) and others while Joey Grant (black jacket) with the King County Explorers looks on during Summer Safety Patrol Academy training June 29 at Kenmore Junior High. Also pictured next to Kantipudi is Ashiana Dhanani.

The academy was held June 28-29 for fifth- and sixth-graders who will be serving as safety patrol officers for the 2010-11 school year. More than 200 students participated in the training.

The academy is held in partnership with the Kenmore Police Department and King County Explorers.