NEWS RELEASE
Contacts: Arthur Cummins, Ed.D., Administrator, Orange County Department of Education, 714-327-1071
Lt. Jeff Hallock, Public Information Officer, Orange County Sheriff’s Department, 714-904-7042
Orange County Law Enforcement Agencies and Educators Partner to Strengthen School Safety
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA (July 29, 2013) – In response to the Sandy Hook tragedy and other incidents of violence in the nation, there has been a call to protect children and create safer school climates. Proposed solutions include, hiring additional school resource officers, counselors, and mental health professionals, and promoting collaboration between schools and law enforcement in developing comprehensive emergency plans, which includes hands-on training. Continue reading