As the nation comes to grips with its 18th school shooting of 2018, a top law enforcement official in Chautauqua County says the federal government needs to "step to the plate" when it comes to funding school resource officers. Chautauqua County Sheriff Joe Gerace discussed the Florida high school massacre on WDOE's Viewpoint program Thursday. He called it a horrific event...
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Gerace says he is a strong proponent of school resource officers. He believes they can make a difference, but admits that local school districts are struggling with the costs involved. He says the federal government should step in to help...
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The Sheriff says they have had many successes with SROs because they keep their "ear to the ground" and connect well with the students.
Click here to listen to entire Viewpoint interview with Chautauqua County Sheriff Joe Gerace...
