I received the following email from the school principal. Such mixed feelings... With the Connecticut shooting I am happy to know there is extra security measures being taken. But it is sad to think that the world has come to this, and the police presence is needed.
“Deer” Parents
The Deer Creek School Board of Education recently approved an additional contract with the Oklahoma County Sherriff’s Department to expand the School Resource Officer program. Deer Creek has hired an additional 3 Officers who begin their duties at the school sites today, Monday, February 25, 2013. The addition of these Resource Officers allows a law enforcement presence now not only in our secondary sites but in our elementary sites as well. We are fortunate to have a great partnership with the Oklahoma County Sherriff’s Department and grateful to our Board of Education for the expansion of this program.. Our Prairie Vale officer is Deputy Gloria Gomez. Please join me in making her feel welcome!
Mrs. A
But these 3 are worth whatever it takes!