Students can expect to see more officers on campuses as the school year starts, as well as local ministers walking the halls.
"We will increase our presence and are assessing key locations that we have determined, and will warrant the safety of our kids and our teachers," Assistant Chief Ban Tien said.
The project doesn't just mean increased law enforcement presence at and near schools. Students can also expect to see ministers walking the halls. "Now it has become so crazy. So many things are happening in our communities that I never thought I would see in my lifetime. Our kids are our priority," Pastor Floyd N. Williams with Project Safe Schools said.
School safety is a major priority for districts across the state for back to school after 19 students and two teachers were killed in theThe additional officers will be available at the start of school in elementary, middle and high schools across the district. They'll also be available as needed throughout the year.
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