Keeping Kids Safe in School

(5:12)

with Scott Wriggelsworth, Ingham County Sheriff

Posted

Nov 13, 2018

What is being done to keep students safe in Michigan schools?

Hosted by: Laurel Hess Produced by: Heartland Newsmakers Team

#Michigan #Community #Education #General Interest

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