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LASD Boosts Security After Newtown School Shooting

Following the shootings at a Newtown, Conn. school, Sheriffs deputies will offer extra security for school campuses in the county.

Following the shooting rampage that , Los Angeles County Sheriffs issued a statement alerting residents that there will be an increased presence of Sheriffs deputies on school campuses across the county for the next several days.

According to the Sheriffs department:

“The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department works closely with all schools, public and private, within our policing jurisdiction to enhance safety for students and staff. Preventing these tragedies is a goal of law enforcement, schools and society as a whole. When an incident at a school does occur, it is our mutual goal to rapidly, safely, and efficiently resolve it.”

The department noted that each school is required to have a School Safety Plan specific to that campus that addresses emergency events. Sheriff's deputies, as well as local police authorities, train for a variety of emergencies with school staff. Each plan includes shelters, evacuation centers and lockdowns.

Residents can also sign up for free e-mail and text notifications from the Sheriff’s department through (Alert LA County), Text and Email (Nixle.com), website, Facebook and Twitter:  

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just my opinion May 19, 2013 at 12:07 pm
GPD is great! The entire force protects this great city! There are many other facets that make GODRead More run smoothly. We cannot forget about the auxiliary, the cadets... So many other folks that also make GPD as great as it is!!!
just my opinion May 19, 2013 at 12:03 pm
Glendora Police Department is the best! They are fast, courteous and remember, when your in need,Read More they don't question... The simply come right way!
jammer May 18, 2013 at 04:34 am
Go, go GPD. It is nice to be appreciated, but even better when someone acknowledges it.