The HPD offers a variety of classes and programs for the students of the Boro's schools.  These programs and classroom discussions cover  a variety of topics and subject areas.  In an effort to build a relationship with the students at an early age, HPD officers visit all the different grade levels, trying to educate children on safety.  Below is a brief listing and summary of the programs offered:

Elementary Level

Kindergarten

• 911 Program - A course taught to first year students of all school explaining when and how to use the 911 system.

• Otto the Auto - Film and discussion on pedestrian safety.

• Child Registry Program - To positively ID children of the Boro by fingerprint, photo and personal data, should a child be reported missing or found.

• Back is Where It's At - Film/discussion on seatbelt use and passenger safety.

First Grade

• Danger/Stranger Program - To Teach kids what to do should they encounter a stranger or dangerous situation.

• Otto the Auto - Film and discussion on pedestrian safety.

• Back is where It's At - Film and discussion on seatbelt use and passenger safety.

Second Grade

• Wags & Freckles Program - To teach young children about the harmful effects of alcohol using cartoons.

• Otto the Auto - Film and discussion on pedestrian safety.

• Back Is Where It's At - Film and discussion on seatbelt use and passenger safety.

Fourth Grade

• Bicycle Safety - Films and discussion on proper riding, helmet use and bike inspections.

Fifth Grade

• D.A.R.E. - Seventeen (17) week elementary level program teaching students of the effects of gateway drugs, alcohol and ways to prevent use.

Sixth Grade

• Vandalism Program - To teach students the effects of damaging someone else's property.

Seventh Grade

• D.A.R.E.  - Eight (8) week middle school level program getting students to reconnect to D.A.R.E. lessons from core program , and learn about programs affecting middle school students, Re: drugs alcohol, peer pressure.

Eighth Grade

• Boro Smoking Ordinance - Explanation of the facts and penalties of the New Boro smoking ordinance.

High School Level

Ninth Grade

• Alcohol Program/DWI Breathalyzer - To teach pre-drivers about drinking and driving and underage consumption of alcohol.

Tenth Grade

• D.A.R.E. - Teach students again about harmful effects, positive reinforcement, changing attitudes, peer pressure, alcohol and DWI.

Eleventh Grade

• DWI/Drugs/Fatal Goggles - Demonstration - explain effects of driving drunk or drugged, allow students to use simulator goggles making student physically impaired.