Did y'all hear about the $70,000 worth of copper wiring that was stolen from four schools in San Bernardino? This isn't just a headline—it's a clear sign that we need to improve security across our school campuses. I mean, seriously, four different schools were hit! It's time we address how vulnerable our schools are to such crimes.

The arrest of Fred Owens by the San Bernardino City Unified District Police shows that there is some response to these crimes, but the fact that it happened in the first place means more can be done. We’re talking about San Bernardino High School, Lytle Creek Elementary School, Allred Child Development Center, and Richardson PREP HI Middle School—all these schools are left dealing with damage and repair costs that could have been avoided.

As a community, we can't just stand by and hope that arrests alone will solve the problem. We need proactive measures to ensure the safety and security of our schools. After this incident, it's clear that we need enhanced security systems, more patrols, and possibly even better lighting and surveillance in vulnerable areas.

Our children deserve to attend schools where their resources are protected, not under threat by vandalism and theft. Every dollar stolen from our schools is a dollar taken away from enriching our kids' education. By investing in enhanced security measures, we can help prevent future incidents and ensure that our schools remain a safe and conducive environment for learning.

Let's take action now to prevent further damage to our educational facilities. Please sign this petition to urge the San Bernardino City Unified School District to improve security at all school campuses. Our kids' education and safety depend on it.