NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 12, 2008
Contact: Trevor Foughty, Campaign Manager
(765) 480-2508 (cell)
trevor@drtonybennett.com
Bennett receives FOP endorsement
GOP State Superintendent candidate sees law enforcement backing as support for discipline initiatives
(INDIANAPOLIS) Dr. Tony Bennett, Republican candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction, received the endorsement of the Indiana Fraternal Order of Police on Friday.
"As we've talked about the need to restore school discipline, I've continually said a large component of that starts with local school corporations reaching out to build partnerships with local law enforcement," said Bennett. "This endorsement is a clear signal to me that law enforcement officials all around the state are ready to be willing partners in this venture."
As the Superintendent of Greater Clark County school system, and previously as Assistant Superintendent for Operations in the New Albany-Floyd County school system, Bennett has spearheaded efforts at the local level to reach out to local law enforcement.
"The work that I've done in the past with the local police departments, juvenile justice systems and prosecutors has been a very positive experience," said Bennett. "It has helped to create an environment where discipline and uninterrupted learning are expected the moment students walk in the door. That expectation starts at the top, and it's something I'd like to see in all of our schools."
Floyd County Prosecutor Keith Henderson, who serves as the chairman of Bennett's campaign, agreed that the experience has been positive.
"I'm pleased that my colleagues and partners around the state have recognized the work Tony has done to build relationships between schools and law enforcement." said Henderson. "The bridges he has built have not only been positive and beneficial for his students and teachers, but they have also been a tremendous benefit to our entire community."
For a PDF version of this release, click here.
View the FOP's endorsement announcement here.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 12, 2008
Contact: Trevor Foughty, Campaign Manager
(765) 480-2508 (cell)
trevor@drtonybennett.com
Bennett receives FOP endorsement
GOP State Superintendent candidate sees law enforcement backing as support for discipline initiatives
(INDIANAPOLIS) Dr. Tony Bennett, Republican candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction, received the endorsement of the Indiana Fraternal Order of Police on Friday.
"As we've talked about the need to restore school discipline, I've continually said a large component of that starts with local school corporations reaching out to build partnerships with local law enforcement," said Bennett. "This endorsement is a clear signal to me that law enforcement officials all around the state are ready to be willing partners in this venture."
As the Superintendent of Greater Clark County school system, and previously as Assistant Superintendent for Operations in the New Albany-Floyd County school system, Bennett has spearheaded efforts at the local level to reach out to local law enforcement.
"The work that I've done in the past with the local police departments, juvenile justice systems and prosecutors has been a very positive experience," said Bennett. "It has helped to create an environment where discipline and uninterrupted learning are expected the moment students walk in the door. That expectation starts at the top, and it's something I'd like to see in all of our schools."
Floyd County Prosecutor Keith Henderson, who serves as the chairman of Bennett's campaign, agreed that the experience has been positive.
"I'm pleased that my colleagues and partners around the state have recognized the work Tony has done to build relationships between schools and law enforcement." said Henderson. "The bridges he has built have not only been positive and beneficial for his students and teachers, but they have also been a tremendous benefit to our entire community."
For a PDF version of this release, click here.
View the FOP's endorsement announcement here.
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