Governor Kaine Announces Panel Will Independently Review Virginia Tech Tragedy

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- Retired State Police Superintendent Massengill will lead panel -

Governor Timothy M. Kaine today provided additional information on the scope and timeline of the independent review of the circumstances surrounding Monday's tragedy at Virginia Tech. The review panel, which will be led by retired Virginia State Police Superintendent Col. Gerald Massengill, also will include former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge; nationally-recognized experts in higher education and mental health also have agreed to serve.

"I appreciate the willingness of these individuals to lend their time and expertise to this critically important review of the recent terrible events at Tech," Governor Kaine said. "This panel will provide a thoughtful, objective analysis of the circumstances leading up to, during, and immediately after Monday's horrible events. What we learn could result in fresh ideas that will help bolster the safety of our young people on campuses in communities across the country."

Governor Kaine said the panel would begin its work as soon as possible, and it is anticipated a preliminary review could be completed by this fall.

The Governor announced these panel members today. Additional members could be announced later:

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