After the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary school last month, Laura Lauria of Flagler Beach, Florida was concerned about security at her daughter's school.  (--Laura's age wasn't given.  Flagler Beach is 75 miles south of Jacksonville.)Dare County Deputy Sheriff

--Her daughter is in sixth grade at Old Kings Elementary School.  And while the county pays for deputies to patrol the high schools, they eliminated full-time security for younger students in 2005 . . . to save money.

--So Laura agreed to PAY for a full-time deputy HERSELF.  The guy started working at the school on January 14th, and makes $32 an hour.  

--Laura paid for the first two months upfront . . . which was about $12,000.  And she said she'll cover the costs for the rest of the school year . . . which should be about $22,000. 

(WESH.com / Newsone.com)