Cranford Superintendent Says Safety Is #1 Priority Post Texas Shooting

CRANFORD, NJ — Following the mass shooting that took place at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas on Tuesday, taking the lives of 19 students and 2 adults, Cranford Superintendent Scott Rubin sent a message to the community regarding school safety.

"We are deeply saddened by the tragic event that took place today at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas," Rubin wrote. "Our hearts go out to the families, the school staff, and their community. Tragedies such as this are beyond anyone’s comprehension and prompt us to hold our children even closer."

Rubin also took this opportunity to reassure the community that school safety is the district's "highest priority." He said Cranford Public Schools continually reviews and improves its safety procedures and makes facility improvements to address safety concerns.

"We are fortunate to have an outstanding collaborative working relationship with the Cranford Police Department, Fire Department, and Office of Emergency Management, who offer us guidance and support in these initiatives," Rubin wrote.

He said the schools regularly practice security measures and the district will continue to take steps to provide a safe and secure school environment for all students.

In addition, New Jersey Acting Attorney General Matthew Platkin announced that NJ State Police will ramp up their presence at the Garden State schools where troopers are the primary law enforcement.

All 21 New Jersey county prosecutors have also been instructed to increase local police presence at schools in their jurisdictions.

Read more: More Police To Patrol NJ Schools After Texas Shooting, AG Says

Rubin also provided a number of resources for students who may have questions about the recent tragedy. See the resources below:

Helping Students After A School Shooting

In the Aftermath of a Shooting: Helping Your Children Manage Distress

Managing Your Distress After a Mass Shooting

Rubin urged parents who have specific concerns about their child to reach out to their child's counselor, principle or Rubin himself.

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