New Jersey: As parents and students gathered outside Washington Elementary School in Lodi for the first day of classes Wednesday, they were greeted by a man with a pistol strapped to his leg. Starting this school year, armed guards will be stationed at all five of the borough’s elementary schools. They will keep watch when students are arriving and after dismissal, as well as during lunch and gym classes, according to Lodi police Capt. John Scimeca, who is overseeing the new program. During the school day, they will also walk the halls, conduct security checks on doors and windows, escort visitors through the buildings and assist principals with lockdown and fire drills, Scimeca said.
Posted on: Fri, 06 Sep 2013 03:22:46 +0000