When Loudoun County Public Schools held five fentanyl-awareness sessions in February and March, acting school division spokesman Daniel L. Adams wouldn't say if any students had overdosed on fentanyl. He cited privacy concerns and not receiving "consistent follow-up information" from hospitals and parents.
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Loudoun County Superintendent of Schools Aaron C. Spence speaks at an August 2023 press conference.
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M30 fentanyl pills, which closely resemble oxycodone pills, are pictured in this Drug Enforcement Administration file photo.
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Park View High School Principal Jason Jefferson
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Republican Gov. Glenn A. YoungkinÂ
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Loudoun County School Board member Denise Kofoid Corbo, At-Large.
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Loudoun County School Board member Tiffany L. Polifko, Broad Run
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Loudoun County School Board Chairman Ian Serotkin, Blue Ridge
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Nice to know you Spence be sure to take your girlfriend with you. More news coming.
Why did the Sheriff's office delay a statement, providing a lame excuse appearing to blame the school system? If there was a concern, why didn't the Sheriff's office pick up the phone and call LCPS? This seems to be another case of the political nature of our current law enforcement leadership.
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