Increased Police At Stafford Schools After Texas Shooting

STAFFORD, NJ — There will be an increased police presence at Stafford schools today and through the remainder of the week after at least 19 students and two adults were killed in a Texas shooting on Tuesday.

"Our department takes the safety and security of our schools very seriously, and our thoughts and prayers go out to the families in Texas," Stafford police said.

Stafford schools already have security measures, including Class III officers at Southern Regional, but these measures will be increased this week.

All 21 New Jersey county prosecutors have been instructed to increase police presence at their schools. Read More: More Police To Patrol NJ Schools After Texas Shooting, AG Says

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer also called for increased police presence in schools on Wednesday. Read More: Ocean County Schools' Police Presence Increasing After Texas Shooting

Stafford police said the increased presence would remain through the end of the week.