Pennsylvania State Police are involved in an active effort to help keep schools safe for students.
According to a news release, members of Troop A of the State Police, which covers most of Indiana and Westmoreland Counties and all of Cambria and Somerset Counties, have conducted at least 151 domestic security checks at schools in the region since August 22nd. Such checks are conducted each shift and may include a walk-through of the school and lunch visits with the students. Commanding Officer of Troop A Joseph Loughran says that with these visits, the troopers get a better idea of the layout of the school buildings while staff and students get to know the troopers.
Troopers are also devoting part of their shifts to following school buses as they pick up or drop off students, and watching for those who may try to overtake a bus during the pickup or drop off of students. Troopers remind everyone that anyone who violates that rule will face a $250 fine, a 60 day license suspension, and five points on the driving record.
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