Sherri A. Lydon, School Safety, South Carolina 2024

U.S. Attorney’s Office Kicks Off 28th Annual Safe Schools Seminars Series in South Carolina

Columbia, South Carolina —- A tragic loss has weighed heavily on the hearts of South Carolinians this week, as the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Carolina kicked off its 28th Annual Safe Schools Seminars Series in Greer, West Columbia, and Florence.

United States Attorney Sherri A. Lydon announced the start of this week’s seminars, a critical effort to bring together law enforcement and school personnel to discuss some of the safety issues today’s students face.

Law enforcement and school personnel, including superintendents, administrators, counselors, school resource officers, nurses, and social workers, will join forces to tackle the complexities of school safety.

Following this week’s seminars, U.S. Attorney Lydon stated, “As we join with Walterboro in mourning the loss of a precious young life this week, we are reminded of the weight of our responsibility to ensure schools are a safe place for students to learn and grow. Through our Safe Schools partnership, we will continue working toward that goal.”

U.S. Attorney Lydon expressed her gratitude to law enforcement partners and educators across the state who work tirelessly to protect students.

The Safe Schools Seminars will cover critical topics, including De-Escalation in the Education Environment; Behavior Threat Assessment; Vaping: How It’s Affecting Our Youth; and Don’t Get Sued: Protecting Educators, Administrators, and SROs from Liabilities.

The Safe Schools Seminars are hosted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Association, the South Carolina Department of Education, the Francis Marion University Police Department, the West Columbia Police Department, the Lexington Police Department, the Greer Police Department, and the North Charleston Police Department.

Upcoming Safe Schools Seminars will be held in Lexington on April 16, and North Charleston on June 12.

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