In response to the shooting at the Umpqua Community College campus in Roseburg, local law enforcement agencies in The Dalles will provide an increased police presence outside and around District 21 schools today, according to Cindy Miller, executive assistant at North Wasco County School District 21.

“We appreciate and sincerely thank our law enforcement partners for their dedication in striving to keep us safe,” said Miller. School staff have been asked to help the district explain the reason for the increase in officers to students and parents.