'School Safety is Our Priority,' Official Says
Strongsville police have plan in place to prevent, deal with violence
Strongsville police have stepped up patrols around school buildings in the wake of the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT, Safety Director Charles Goss said. Goss, speaking at a City Council meeting Monday, said the police department and schools are also taking a fresh look at their crisis and safety plan. "School safety has been our priority," he said. Police Chief Jim Kobak said Strongsville's plan starts with a school resource officer and two DARE officers, who are trained to detect troubled children -- and intervene quickly. The effort also includes zone officers who patrol around school buildings daily -- and often stop in to talk with staff -- and a tactical operations plan in the event of a crisis. Kobak said…
