DUMFRIES, Va. — Dumfries officials have responded to a mass shooting at a school in Connecticut with a stronger police presence in the small town.
More in a press release from Mayor Jerry Foreman:
The Town Council, Staff and Police Department want to send our heartfelt condolences to the Town of Newtown, CT, their Board of Selectmen and their citizens. Our Children are our most precious resources. Our Teachers our are children’s guardians, mentors, coaches and shape our children during their formative years. The teachers of Sandy Hook Elementary School certainly deserve our praise for their conduct during a most difficult situation. May God bless the Town of Newtown, CT, our prayers are with your community.
In response to the tragic incident in Newtown Ct., the Dumfries Police Department will be taking the following steps at Dumfries Elementary School:
There will be a Police Officer at Dumfries Elementary School starting Monday until school closes for the holidays, a Police cruiser will be stationed in the Dumfries Elementary School parking lot, Police officers will eat lunch at the Dumfries Elementary School, and Police officer(s) will be present at the school when parents and students arrive in the morning and depart for the day.
It is hoped that the Police presence will place parents and students at ease and provide a sense of security.
