Denver Public Schools held its first self-defense training for its 45 crossing guards, a program aimed at protecting them from dangers on the job.

Crossing guards are often seen as symbols of safety outside schools, but Denver Public Schools leaders say many are now facing harassment while doing their jobs.

Officers have told trainers to hammer home verbal tactics first, with guards urged to be loud, clear and assertive when asking drivers not to block crosswalks or park in no-stop zones. Physical ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Anthony Taylor will never forget the look of horror on the student’s face. The school crossing guard was walking into the ...