Friday, February 8, 2013

New Program Puts Deputies in Kanawha County Schools

KANAWHA COUNTY, W.Va. ---In response to school violence across the nation, Kanawha County is amplifying safety efforts with a new program that places sheriff's deputies in schools.

The county commission designated $30,000 to fund the program, which kicks off next week. Deputies will randomly visit every school throughout the county to train staff and students on emergency preparedness.

They'll talk about how to respond if an emergency strikes, along with addressing how to keep the building secure.

Deputies wouldn't say exactly what the training involves to avoid compromising school safety.