EAST BERNSTADT, KY - On Friday morning April 23, 2021 Laurel Sheriff's Deputy/School Resource Officer Brad Mink presented a safety education program at East Bernstadt Independent School.
The program was co-sponsored by East Bernstadt Independent School’s Family Resource Center and it's director, Reghan Hedrick and was entitled "A Better Me".
The educational program was presented to all fifth graders and encouraged the students to be:
- Respectful
- Responsible
- Drug free
An activities book sponsored by the school’s family resource center was presented to each student.
In addition, Laurel County Sheriff John Root 9left) attended the program and was the guest presenter talking to students about making wise choices in their life and especially remaining "drug free".
Following the presentation each student received a certificate.
Laurel County Sheriff John Root stated it was a privilege to talk with the students. "Our young people are the future leaders of Laurel County" said Sheriff Root.
Pictured is a group picture of all students with Deputy Brad Mink on the left and Laurel County Sheriff John Root on the right.
Also attached are additional pictures that were taken during the program presentation.
