Knoxville Police Department 2010 Annual Report - City of Knoxville

Safety City
Safety City is a community service project formed to educate second grade students in pedestrian, bicycle,
passenger and fire safety, and the correct use of E-911. While Safety City is a component of the Knoxville Police
Department, it welcomes participation and sponsorship by the entire community, including government, private
businesses and industry, and civic organizations. Safety City is open Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The facility continues to have nearly 15,000 visitors as a part of local school field trips and special events each
year. A total of 6,503 students in 321 classes attended our second grade educational program. These totals represent
a 10% increase over 2009 visitors. During the summer, Safety City dedicates defined hours for families to
use as a park-like resource. For about 6 weeks, families may bring their bikes and battery-powered vehicles, or
just walk around the 11-acre site. During the summer months of 2010, the facility saw 924 hours of public use. In
addition, during the summer months a modified educational program is conducted for groups from local
churches, day cares, scout troops, etc.
Safety Fairs
Safety Fairs were offered to teach participants the
safety skills needed to safely ride bikes in their communities.
Each spring and autumn Safety City hosts
two special events for area children teaching them
about bicycle safety. The events are designed for
students in grades 1-5. Bicycles are inspected for
safe function and helmets are evaluated for proper fit
during the safety fairs. The participants receive
classroom instruction and then practice what they
learned at various skills stations throughout the
miniature city. In 2010, about 550 participants attended
Safety Fairs sponsored by the Department.
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