VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Valley City Public School District recognized local law enforcement on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Sunday, January 9th.

Valley City Public School District Superintendent Josh Johnson gave a shout-out to the Valley City Police Department and Barnes County Sheriff’s Department in a press release.

“On behalf of our staff and school board members at Valley City Public Schools, we express our sincere gratitude for the support that we receive from both law enforcement departments,” Johnson stated. “Thank you very much for helping keep our schools safe.”

Johnson gave an additional shout-out to their School Resource Officer Sean Hagen and Chief of Police (and School Board Member) Phil Hatcher for your service to our community and Valley City Public Schools.