Russellville City School Resource Officers receive new wrapped vehicles that highlight opioid abuse prevention
RUSSELLVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Russellville City School Resource Officers received newly wrapped vehicles that come with an important message.
The newly wrapped vehicles feature the school design for Russellville High School and display messaging that spreads awareness about opioid abuse prevention.
'We would like to extend our thanks to Superintendent Dr. Guinn, Principal Col. Lier and Mayor David Grissom for their unwavering support of the Russellville School Resource Officers (SRO's) and the Russellville Police Department. Their dedication to our student's safety and well being has been instrumental in this important initiative,' the department said.
Russellville Police said that they are grateful to have such strong and compassionate leaders who understand the significance of working together to protect and educate the youth.
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