School districts everywhere across Texas are beefing up security.
, I can assure everyone that we are committed and will do everything in our power to keep our kids safe," said Houston Police Department Assistant Chief Ban Tien.
HISD has implemented Project Safe Start to end previous school years. The program adds more police to campuses and brings roughly 60 preachers to 14 high schools and 6 middle schools. The preachers are from Houston Ministers Against Crime.FOX 26 anchor Rashi Vats speaks with Houston ISD teachers, who share their thoughts on the district’s plans to increase security following the Uvalde massacre.
"We will have our preachers at every school, at certain trouble spots, to help make sure we can cut down the flame and have some peace and harmony and safety this year," said Pastor F.N. Williams. "With no incident again at the close of our schools."According to Williams, the preachers will interact with students to identify potential issues. Williams says they will help inform law enforcement."We are asking for police cars to patrol the areas," said Williams.
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