Malden schools partner with local agencies for safety training

FOX23 News at 9 p.m

MALDEN, Mo., (KBSI) — The Malden R-I School District partnered with local law enforcement and emergency medical personnel to provide safety training for staff and students.

Sgt. Vannada with the Missouri State Highway Patrol provided district staff with intruder response training.

Staff members also received Stop the Bleed training from Chuck Groshong with Air Evac 3 in Sikeston and Jeff Rowe with Air Evac 24 in Poplar Bluff. The district said Air Evac also donated a bleeding control kit and tourniquets.

Dunklin County Juvenile Officer Ashley Fowler and Dunklin County Sheriff Nick Darter spoke with students in grades 6 through 12 about making good decisions both in and outside of school.

District officials said the partnerships provide staff and students with knowledge and resources aimed at creating a safer school environment.