Security Top Priority At East Windsor Schools, Says Superintendent

EAST WINDSOR, NJ — Superintendent of East Windsor Regional School District, Mark Daniels, assured parents and guardians of student and staff safety at district schools in wake of Tuesday’s school shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

On Tuesday, a gunman opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, killing at least 19 students.

Although there is no threat to local schools, the East Windsor Police will be increasing their presence at each school for the next few days, Daniels said Wednesday.

"As a district, we continue to prioritize the need for safety and security within our schools. This is
reflected by an ongoing investment in our facilities, which includes the increased installation of
cameras, reinforced window applications, and visitor protocols," Daniels said.

"Our staff and students continue to routinely engage in various safety and security procedures throughout the year."

The Superintendent urged the community to remain aware and report incidents or situations that they find suspicious. “See something, Say something” continues to be a critical tool to preserve the safety of our school community," Daniels said.

School counselors are also available to provide support to students and staff.

Here are a few more resources Daniels shared to help children, families, and educators navigate the impact of the Texas school shooting:

• Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers
• Tips for Talking to Students about Violence
• Coping with Stress Following a Mass Shooting

Across New Jersey, law enforcement officials have ramped up their presence outside township schools, in the aftermath of the tragedy in Texas.

Acting Attorney General Matthew Platkin said Tuesday that New Jersey State Police will ramp up their presence at the Garden State schools where troopers are the primary law enforcement.

All 21 New Jersey county prosecutors have also been instructed to increase local police presence at schools in their jurisdictions.

"Our students, their families and caregivers, teachers, and school administrators should feel safe in school, and be assured that New Jersey's law enforcement agencies will do everything in their power to protect them," Platkin said in a statement.

Gov. Phil Murphy tweeted Tuesday night that the measure comes despite "no credible threats" in New Jersey.

Thank you for reading. Have a correction or news tip? Email sarah.salvadore@patch.com

Sign up to get Patch emails so you don't miss out on local and statewide news.