ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Bay area law enforcement agencies are talking about their plans for the remainder of the school year after Friday's deadly shooting at a Texas high school.

  • Increased law enforcement presence planned at many schools
  • Polk County Schools ban backpacks for rest of year
  • 10 killed in Santa Fe, Texas, school shooting Friday

Ten people were killed and 10 more hurt in the Friday morning shooting at Santa Fe High School in the Houston area.

A 17-year-old, Dimitrios Pagourtzis, was taken into custody and charged with capital murder.

In Polk County, the Sheriff's Office will station an armed officer at each public school beginning Monday.

Also beginning Monday, no backpacks will be allowed for the remainder of the school year in Polk County Schools. Students may carry bags no larger than a small purse. Lunchboxes will still be permitted.

"I am devastated and heartbroken by today's tragic news," Superintendent Jacqueline Byrd said of the Texas shooting. "Events such as these are reminders that we must always be vigilant in protecting our children. We can never let our guard down. The safety of our children is too precious."

Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco said there were no current threats at county schools but cited an "abundance of caution" for what will be an increased deputy presence.

"We will have a heavy law enforcement presence near schools throughout Pasco County for the remainder of the school year," he said.

Tampa Police have similar plans.

Chief Brian Dugan said the department will increase security for the five days remaining in the school year. On Friday, Tampa Police, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, and Hillsborough County Public Schools held discussions about what could be done to beef up security for the final days of the school year.

"We're all on the same page," Dugan said. "While there are no threats to our schools, we've all agreed we're going to take a proactive approach."

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said there would be an increased law enforcement presence at schools starting Monday.

"The shock and profound sadness of yet another school massacre only deepens and strengthens our resolve to do everything possible to protect our most precious resource," said Sheriff Chad Chronister.

The county's school resource deputy program currently covers all middle schools and high schools, and half of the 80 elementary schools in our jurisdiction. Starting Monday, all elementary schools will be part of the security protocol.

In Manatee County, a school spokesman said there is already an armed officer on each campus -- two at high schools.