LOCKDOWN DRILL AT TORNILLO ELEMENTARY

September 8, 2021

El Paso, Texas - On Tuesday, September 7, 2021, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Deputies from the Peter J. Herrera Station along with school administration and security, participated in a lockdown drill at Tornillo Elementary. 

The purpose of a school lockdown drill was to help familiarize the children and staff with responding to a potential emergency such as the presence of a school shooter.  Deputies were at the school to help accustom students and teachers to a procedure that they will be able to follow quickly, effectively, and safely.  The school staff, students, and deputies all had an enjoyable and learning experience participating in this very important drill.