Last week, our community was devastated by the tragic loss of innocent lives, the most precious among us – our children and their dedicated teachers. Despite previous safety  efforts , they were left vulnerable and without the protection they deserved. This heartbreak could have potentially been avoided with the right safety measures in place. It’s time we, as a community, come together and call for real change.*

Currently, School Resource Officers (SROs) are shared across various campuses, leaving gaps in protection during critical hours when our children are present in school. This is a deeply troubling oversight that demands immediate attention. We owe it to our children, their families, and their educators to provide a safe and secure learning environment.

I believe that through collaboration between communities, counties, law enforcement, and school districts, we can ensure that every school campus has highly trained, armed officers present during all school hours. Such officers have specialized training to handle emergencies and can act as a line of defense against potential threats, providing peace of mind to both parents and educators.

This petition seeks to urge local government and educational authorities to prioritize the allocation of resources and funding necessary to assign full-time SROs dedicated to each school. Statistics and studies have shown that the visible presence of armed officers can deter potential threats and prevent tragic incidents before they happen. Investing in our children’s safety means investing in the future, and it is an investment that yields immeasurable returns.

Let us not wait for another tragedy to spur us into action. Let us not look back with regret, wishing we had done more when we had the chance. Join us in demanding that our schools not just teach safety, but practice it. **Sign this petition to ensure that every child in our community has the protection they deserve every hour of every school day.**