Expect 'Additional Police Presence' At Canton Schools: Superintendent

CANTON, CT — In a letter to parents following the mass shooting at an elementary school in Texas, Canton Superintendent of Schools Kevin Case said more police officers will be stationed at the district's school buildings in the coming weeks.

"You will see additional police presence at each of our schools over the next several weeks as a safety precaution," Case wrote in his letter, saying also that the school system conducts practice drills and has safety and security protocols in place.

Case didn't specify the number of officers who will be stationed at schools, or for how long the increased police presence will last.

His letter comes the day after 19 children and two teachers were killed at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, according to several reports.

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"There are no words to describe this horrific event," Case wrote. "This tragedy will affect each of us differently and it will be important for each of us to take time to process this and sit with the emotions we are feeling."

Case also said children will need "various levels of support" in dealing with the shooting depending on their age, and said the school system has resources for any student who needs extra help.

Read Case's full letter here.