Law enforcement lead story time at the McMinnville Head Start Center

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Law enforcement lead story time at the McMinnville Head Start Center

McMinnville, Oregon (May 10, 2011)

Noting that Oregon taxpayers are spending more than $792 million a year on corrections, local law enforcement leaders today called on state and federal lawmakers to support high-quality early education as a critical strategy to reduce crime, lower prison costs and save taxpayers money. The law enforcement leaders say they oppose cuts to early education and support efforts to strengthen and improve current programs.

Yamhill County Sheriff Jack Crabtree and McMinnville Chief of Police Ron Noble signaled their support for early learning during a visit to the McMinnville Head Start Center today to read to children and discuss the value of early childhood education. The McMinnville Center is one of 4 locations for Yamhill County Head Start. They serve 295 3- and 4-year-olds in 20 classes across the county; yet still have a waiting list of 146 kids. The national anti-crime organization Fight Crime: Invest in Kids is sponsoring the event as part of a law enforcement campaign to promote support for high-quality early childhood education.