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LI schools step up security after Newtown shootings

Joseph Townsend, head of security for Center Moriches

Photo credit: Steve Pfost | Joseph Townsend, head of security for Center Moriches middle and high schools, patrols a hallway in the high school. (Jan. 18, 2013)

Long Island schools are moving to boost security after the Sandy Hook Elementary School killings, from installing video surveillance systems to hiring more security guards and sharply restricting visitors' entry to buildings.

Herricks is hiring security staff at elementary schools. Port Washington school officials are considering a swipe-card access system for staff at all schools. South Huntington...

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