Duval County Schools Police Chief Greg Burton -- the father of a 12-year-old Duval County student and grandfather of two -- told the group of parents and caregivers that he is invested in the district’s safety.
“I wake up every day saying when I put on this uniform, expecting that at some point I may not come home because, I put this uniform on, but I do it for my son and our grandchildren. To keep them safe,” Burton said.
The safety event, held at Atlantic Coast High School, included a demonstration of the district’s lockdown procedures and a discussion of how the district responds to threats.Ad“As a parent, I just want to be comfortable. That the teachers understand what my concerns are in terms of safety and that the administration is being open and transparent about what they’re doing as an entity to help protect our children,” said parent Mark Rivera.
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