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Gun-safety survey and PACE study prompt questions from residents and school official
Summary
Residents and a local school board director raised questions about a county-funded gun-safety survey and related PACE study findings; speakers debated survey timing, parental notification and whether children should be the survey's initial audience.
Multiple speakers at the Aug. 6 Monroe County commissioners meeting raised concerns and questions about a county gun-safety initiative tied to a PACE survey and related grant work.
Janet Doona of Polk Township described the program as arising from PACE survey results she said showed "1 in 10 children have had the idea of committing suicide," and said one proposed response was increased education and measures aimed at safe storage of firearms. Doona urged parents and guardians to be engaged and reminded that parents may opt…
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