In Newtown, A Discussion on Public Safety

Sen. Michael McLachlan (left) speaks to Sen. Art Linares (right) prior to a Jan. 30 public hearing which was held at Newtown High School by the bipartisan Gun Violence Prevention and Children’s Safety Task Force.

The panel was established in the wake of the Dec. 14 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Hundreds of parents, educators, first responders and area residents offered personal anecdotes and policy suggestions to the task force. The hearing lasted nearly six hours. Sen. McLachlan serves on the panel’s School Safety subcommittee.

Visit the committee’s website at www.cga.ct.gov/asaferconnecticut. The website includes information on the task force’s membership and public hearings, as well as a link for submitting online testimony.

Sen. McLachlan (www.senaotrmclachlan.com) can be reached at [email protected] or at 800 842 1421. He represents Bethel, Danbury, New Fairfield and Sherman.