Just days after a deadly mass shooting at Florida State University, the St. Lucie County Sheriff announced Sunday night that families will see increased law enforcement presence at local schools and surrounding areas.
The sheriff’s office said there is no specific or credible threat to local schools at this time.
However, the directive comes after what SLCSO calls “recent and senseless acts of violence in schools across our country.”
In a post on the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page, Sheriff Richard Del Toro said: “Our school resource officers serve with dedication and integrity every day. Their presence is crucial, as is our community’s vigilance. If you see something, say something. Together, we can help keep our schools safe.”
Last Thursday, 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner began randomly shooting at the student union, causing students to flee.
The shooting claimed the lives of Tiru Chabba and Robert Morales. Chabba worked for the food service company Aramark, while Morales was a university dining coordinator and had worked at FSU since 2015.
Six other people were injured.
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