County law enforcement to begin shooter drills at schools

Milam County law enforcement will begin active shooter drills at local schools next week beginning with Rockdale ISD.

According to a press release from Milam County Sheriff Mike Clore, there will be an increased law enforcement presence around Rockdale High School on June 28 and 30. 

Clore said his department and partner agencies are taking the initiative over the next three months to facilitate training opportunities for first responders responders to critical incidents at local schools. 

The operation will focus on scenario-based situations involving critical incidents in a safe and controlled environment. This training will support school safety Initiative goals to enhance response capabilities, enhance safety procedures for staff and participants, and enhance collaboration and safety operations in schools. 

Additional training locations at other schools and districts will be announced as they are scheduled. 

Cameron ISD Superintendent Kevin Sprinkles said at the last board meeting that Cameron ISD would be participating in the training on a date to be determined later this summer. The public will be notified when the training is to take place.