With classes starting at Taylorville High School the Taylorville Police Department want to push safety for those on school grounds.

Taylorville Police Chief Brian Hile says not much has changed for the law enforcement side other than now there will be a presence in the building at all times with the new school resource officer.

Hile says safety is a must on the premises and with all the extra foot traffic as school starts he urges drivers especially to pay attention, slow down, and most importantly put the phone down.

Students return to Taylorville High School on Wednesday, August 15^th.