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  • New Emergency Services Scholarship offered to area young adults

    New Emergency Services Scholarship offered to area young adults

    Fred Barnes Emergency Services Scholarship

     

     

    by Sean Rahe,

    Loveland Police Chief, Sean Rahe

    The Loveland Police Department, Loveland Police Officer’s Association(LPOA) and the Loveland Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Association(LCPAAA) are proud to announce the establishment of a scholarship program for Loveland community students interested in pursuing a career as an emergency responder. 

    The idea for the scholarship began in early 2017. The number of candidates applying for law enforcement and fire service positions in the Cincinnati area had been decreasing dramatically for several years. In addition, Officer Fred Barnes, the first school resource officer in Loveland’s history, was retiring after a long and impressive career. If you had a child in the Loveland school system you know Fred’s impact on the Loveland community cannot be exaggerated. 

    The Loveland Police Department, LPOA and LCPAAA began discussing a project to mark this moment. We wanted to benefit the community as a whole, benefit the emergency services profession, encourage education, and recognize Fred Barnes’ extraordinary impact on our community. The Emergency Services Scholarship was born.

    In February the group completed the application process and presented the scholarship to Loveland City Schools, Moeller High School, Ursuline Academy and Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy for the 2018-2019 school year. Each year the scholarship will be named for an emergency responder who made a difference in their community. The inaugural year is named the Fred Barnes Emergency Services Scholarship to honor Loveland’s first school resource officer for his extraordinary efforts to impact our children.

    Superintendent Amy Crouse said, “Loveland City Schools are fortunate to have a collaborative and supportive relationship with Loveland Emergency Services. We are thrilled our students will have this scholarship opportunity to pursue these important community roles.”

    The scholarship is open to all students in the Loveland community who qualify, including home school and distance learning students. Students interested in pursuing a college education as an emergency responder should contact their school’s counseling office for information regarding this scholarship opportunity, or the LCPAAA via e-mail, LovelandCPAAA@gmail.com.

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  • Dr. Amy Crouse on Loveland school safety

    Dr. Amy Crouse on Loveland school safety

    This message was originally issued by the Loveland School District the day after the school shooting in Parkland Florida.
    by Interim Superintendent Dr. Amy Crouse
     

    There is nothing quite like at the end of a long day coming home to hug my three kiddos. Following the horrific unfolding of the February 14 fatal high school shooting in Florida – those hugs were a bit tighter at my house, as I’m sure they were in yours. We love our children – all of them, and we want nothing but the best for them, and at the Loveland City School District – that starts with safety.

    Today, all of our buildings reviewed safety procedures.

    Today, all of our buildings emailed parents to let them know who to call with questions.

    Today, the Loveland Police Department provided increased presence at our buildings.

    “But, I’m sure in your mind you ask: What about tomorrow? And, the day after that… and the day after that.”
     

    But, I’m sure in your mind you ask: What about tomorrow? And, the day after that… and the day after that. 

    What I will tell you is that Tiger Safety is always on our minds as administrators, teachers, staff – and with the full support of our Loveland Board of Education. It is always evolving, always improving, and often reviewed by our District Safety Committee. We have pulled together a comprehensive resource for our Tiger families to dive a little deeper into how we are trained and the resources we have to keep our district safe. 

    “And, as always, we encourage you to speak up if you see something. Tell a teacher, tell a principal – call me. Let someone know if something seems wrong.”
    It’s what we can articulate to you on a day where many of us find ourselves at a loss for words. 

    And, as always, we encourage you to speak up if you see something. Tell a teacher, tell a principal – call me. Let someone know if something seems wrong.

    Our collective Loveland heart is with our Florida neighbors.  

    In service to our Tigers,
    Dr. Amy Crouse
    Interim Superintendent
    Loveland City School District

     

  • Loveland school resource officers are now approved to carry firearms

    Loveland school resource officers are now approved to carry firearms

    “Loveland City School District Board of Education adopts new policy to further strengthen school security.”

    Loveland, Ohio – A Press Release from the Loveland City School District:

    Recognizing that ensuring the safety of staff and students is of the utmost importance, and recognizing that school safety can be enhanced through the use of school resource officers (SROs) who can carry weapons while on duty at school – at the September 18, 2017, Loveland Board of Education Business Meeting – in a unanimous vote – Board Members approved a resolution establishing a new policy for SROs. The policy authorizes the Board to grant permission to individuals serving the district in the SRO position to carry firearms on school premises.

    “This issue came about due to the retirement of Fred Barnes from the Loveland Police Department. When Officer Barnes worked officially with Loveland Police, he was armed – even as he served our district as a school resource officer. Due to his retirement serving in that capacity and rehire by the district – we knew we needed to address this. The district worked closely with the Loveland Police Department in the development of this plan that will both address this current situation and continue to enhance the security we provide to our students and staff,” said Loveland Interim Superintendent Dr. Amy Crouse. “I thank our Board of Education for taking action to allow our school resource officers to be fully equipped to respond to any crisis situation.”

    Specifically, the Board can now authorize any employee or independent contractor serving in the position of School Resource Officer to possess a firearm on property of the Board provided that the individual has satisfactorily completed an approved basic peace officer training program, unless the person has completed twenty years of active duty as a peace officer, and that the individual completes an annual firearms requalification program approved by the executive director of the Ohio peace officer training commission.

    Individuals authorized by the Board to carry firearms must attend and complete any necessary training required by law and any additional training which may be required by the Board before such individuals may carry a firearm on school premises.  Certification of completion must be provided to the Board.

    Any person not specifically granted permission by the Board is strictly prohibited from carrying firearms or other deadly weapons on school property except in accordance with Ohio law.

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