Houston ISD, Houston PD Address School Safety Concerns
Style Magazine Newswire | 3/2/2018, 8:02 a.m.
Richard A. Carranza
Source: Patch.com
With the massacre at Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., still fresh on people's minds, Houston ISD Superintendent Richard Carranza has asked parents, students and school staff to be the first line of defense when it comes to keeping HISD students safe. Carranza said that the best preventative measure is a well-informed school culture. He urged students that if they "see something, say something" and report any concerns to an adult. Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo and Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez chimed in, urging parents to talk to their students about the consequences of making jokes or threats regarding school safety on social media, in person, or through other channels. Carranza said HISD is reviewing its emergency response plan and working closely with the Houston Police Department and the Harris County Sheriff's Office. He said schools would be practicing various safety drills over the coming weeks.
