800 pupils take part in Crucial Crew safety lessons

More than 800 school pupils learn about vital safety issues <i>(Image: Supplied)</i>
More than 800 school pupils learn about vital safety issues (Image: Supplied)
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More than 800 pupils have taken part in a major safety education programme.

The Crucial Crew scheme, held at St Albans Fire Station, delivered sessions on personal safety to 10 and 11-year-olds from across the St Albans District through workshops.

Amanda Foley, chief executive of St Albans City and District Council, said: "The aim of Crucial Crew is to encourage young people to become more aware of the dangers around them and learn how they can improve their personal safety."

This year’s sessions included topics such as vaping, knife crime, fire, road safety and first aid.

The programme was delivered by the St Albans District Community Safety Partnership, including St Albans City and District Council’s community safety team, Hertfordshire Police, and Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service.

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