ELLICOTT CITY, Md. — There's a shortage of crossing guards in Howard County.
To be fully staffed they need 60, but at the moment there are only 49.
On Centennial Lane in Ellicott City, there is a lot of traffic at the beginning of the school day.
Recent changes to school start times has impacted the ability of crossing guards to work multiple locations.
Tracy Downard supervises of Howard County's crossing guards.
It's a daily effort to make sure every post is filled.
For now Howard County Police is forced to pull patrol officers to help direct traffic.
That's a last resort because the goal is to keep enough police resources on the street.
If you're interested in becoming a crossing guard, apply here.
