The first day of school for LAUSD is Thursday, and to prepare, the Los Angeles Police Department is taking extra precautions, sending out more officers to monitor school zones.
"We'll be partnering with school police so that we'll have a larger presence, particularly the first two weeks," said LAPD Ofc. Chris Roth.
Last year, more than 500 crossing guards were added to schools across the district.
Plus, hundreds of "school slow zones" were established, changing the speed limit to 15 miles per hour in areas around 190 LAUSD campuses.
There are also more speed bumps now, as well.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more students are killed during drop-off and pick-up hours.
In June, a 15-year-old boy died after being pinned between two cars during a crash at a private K-12 school in Studio City.
The LAPD wants to remind people to be extra vigilant while driving near schools, which means slowing down, staying off phones, and listening to crossing guards.
"They're preparing to walk some of the most precious cargo we have, and that is the children, so make sure we slow down for them," said Roth.