East Providence, R.I., Schools Ramp Up Police Presence

(Dreamstime)

Schools in East Providence, Rhode Island, will have an increased police presence Monday in the wake of the Saturday shooting at Brown University that killed two students and wounded nine others.

In a Facebook post, East Providence police said the bolstered security at city schools was in place “to help ensure a safe environment for learning.”

“This is a proactive measure to enhance safety and support our students, staff, and families,” the department said. “Please rest assured, there is no threat or concern at this time.”…

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