Police Expand School Patrols After Bend Shooting

Police agencies in Oregon and Nassau County, New York, increased patrols at schools after Thursday’s deadly shooting at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon. The attack killed three children and a teacher; the teen gunman was also killed. Redmond Police called in overtime, while Forest Grove police and the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said officers would have an added presence at schools. Eugene Police conducted patrol checks and walk-throughs at 57 schools, with officers engaging school staff and students. Nassau County officials also ordered more patrols as a precaution and said there were no known local threats.