Chief Deputy Of Polk County Talks Bullying Awareness

Chief Deputy of the Polk County Sheriff’s Department Mike Norland recently spoke with R&J News about October’s national bullying prevention month and the steps you can take to help prevent bullying in our local communities. Norland talks about the month and the initiatives the month-long campaign hopes to achieve.

If you happen to see bullying taking place in your school, workplace, or anywhere else Norland shares some helpful tips on what you can do to help.

 This millennium, the rise of cyberbullying has been monstrous as well, Norland tells us where it tends to take place most.

Finally, Norland shares some statistics on school-age bullying as of 2023 when the numbers were last compiled.

For more information about the month-long event, visit https://www.pacer.org/bullying/nbpm/