In September 2016, two school counselors and a school resource officer concluded Nikolas Cruz should be forcibly committed for psychiatric evaluation.
Amy Rock
Amy is Campus Safety’s Executive Editor. Prior to joining the editorial team in 2017, she worked in both events and digital marketing.
Amy has many close relatives and friends who are teachers, motivating her to learn and share as much as she can about campus security. She has a minor in education and has worked with children in several capacities, further deepening her passion for keeping students safe.
Amy Rock's Latest Posts
Study: Teen Pregnancy Risk Increases Among Bisexuals, Lesbians
The study found teenagers who identify as bisexual are five times more likely to have a teen pregnancy than heterosexual teens.
Armed Security Officers Added to Many School Safety Plans
As part of new state legislation, all Florida school districts will be required to hire armed security officers or begin arming teachers.
Update on FIU Pedestrian Bridge Collapse
The FIU pedestrian bridge, which was under construction when it collapsed, was being built as a means for students to cross over a busy six-lane roadway.
House Passes School Safety Bill in 407-10 Bipartisan Vote
The Senate Judiciary Committee also held a hearing to discuss failures made by the FBI and law enforcement in acting on warning signs displayed by the Parkland gunman.
3 Students Injured After Teacher Fires Gun Inside Seaside High School (Calif.)
A parent says the teacher, who is also a reserve police officer, told the class he was going to use the gun for a demonstration on disarming a gunman when it went off.
2 Dead, 1 Injured in Shooting at UAB-Hospital Highlands
One employee was killed and another is listed in stable condition after a gunman opened fire inside UAB-Hospital Highlands Wednesday night.
More Schools, Colleges to Improve Campus Security After Fla. Shooting
The governor of Maryland has proposed a $125 million school security plan, which would be paid for by casino revenue received by the state.
Study: 1 in 5 Teachers Don’t Report Student Attacks
In the study, 25 percent of teachers reported being physically abused by a student and 37 percent reported verbal insults or inappropriate sexual advances.
Police Union Asks to Arm Officers After Deadly Yountville Hostage Crisis
Nine unarmed officers are currently employed at the Veterans Home of California in Yountville, a 615-acre facility aimed at helping veterans readjust to civilian life.
White House Unveils Gun and School Safety Proposals
The proposals primarily focus on hardening school security, improving background checks for gun buyers and overhauling the mental health system.
Broward County Sheriff Releases More Records from Parkland Shooting
The new records discount school resource officer Scot Peterson’s claim that he did not enter the building because he believed the gunfire was coming from outside the school.