Families of the victims believe the defendants had knowledge of their sons’ depression and encouraged them to take their own lives.
Katie Malafronte
Katie Malafronte is Campus Safety's Web Editor. She graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 2017 with a Bachelor's Degree in Communication Studies and a minor in Writing & Rhetoric. Katie has been CS's Web Editor since 2018.
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Ohio Shooter Kept a ‘Hit List’ and ‘Rape List’ in High School
Two classmates shared that the shooter had a troubled past in high school that could have prevented him from being allowed to purchase a weapon.
Teachers Prohibited From Carrying Guns in N.Y. Schools
Governor Cuomo signed a bill that prevents school districts from arming teachers as a way to combat future mass shootings.
Student Prank Nearly Kills Columbus Middle School Teacher
Three students smeared bananas on a door and threw them at their art teacher, who they knew was deathly allergic to the fruit.
Tacoma Hospital Brings in K-9 to Prevent Assaults, Help Sick Patients
In three months, the security dog has answered over 300 calls, found illegal drugs 76 times and de-escalated close to 80 potentially abusive situations.
Cleveland School Security Officer Gets 4 Years for Sexual Battery
Upon his release, the former security officer will not be allowed within 1,000 feet of a school or daycare and will be a tier-three sex offender.
JFK Medical Center Staff Concerned Over Lack of Security
The Palm Beach County hospital decided to remove metal detectors in the building and armed police officers are no longer stationed in the emergency room.
Hampton University Fires 9 Officers for Involvement in Racist ‘Meme War’
The university discovered nine officers were involved in an inappropriate meme exchange via a group chat.
3x as Many Girls Report Being Cyberbullied Than Boys
Twenty-one percent of girls in middle and high schools reported being bullied online or over texts while less than 7% of boys reported being cyberbullied.
1998 Westside Middle School Shooter Dies in Car Crash
Two students set off a fire alarm at the Arkansas middle school in 1998 and shot at people as they evacuated, killing five.
Louisiana Governor Declares Statewide Cybersecurity Emergency
The governor suggests Louisianans educate themselves on cybersecurity to prevent future malware attacks from on businesses, schools or residents.
Columbine High School Will Not Be Rebuilt or Renamed
School officials were considering tearing down Columbine High School in order to sever the obsession people have with the massacre.