Police, Fire and School Officials Report on Safety Plans
Officials report on student safety, say school communities collaborate closely with public safety officials, and school programs help prevent safety concerns.
For Needham, safety in schools seems to be a focus for several town departments. The Board of Selectmen met with Needham's chiefs of police and fire and the superintendent of schools at Tuesday night's meeting to discuss school safety and the best practices in place around the town. School officials regularly meet with police, fire and public safety officials to discuss school safety, check in and review protocols, School Superintendent Dan Gutekanst said. Lockdown and fire drills are also regular practices within schools. "We certainly did this after Sandy Hook as well, but it’s been a long-standing practice." Gutekanst explained, "it’s routine." Needham Fire Chief Paul Buckley added that fire drills are mandated for the fire department…
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