Active Shooter

Read: Implementing AI-Supported Gun Detection in Schools: What We Learned

Implementing AI-Supported Gun Detection in Schools: What We Learned

Be sure to address these considerations when vetting artificial intelligence (AI) technology for gun detection.

Read: Most Teachers Believe Teachers Carrying Guns on Campus Would Make Schools Less Safe

Most Teachers Believe Teachers Carrying Guns on Campus Would Make Schools Less Safe

About 19% of all the teachers who participated in a new RAND study said they would carry a gun at school if allowed.

Read: Texas Lawmakers Approve Bill That Would Require Armed Officers at All Schools

Texas Lawmakers Approve Bill That Would Require Armed Officers at All Schools

The bill would require school districts to place an armed school-employed or contracted peace officer or school resource officer on every campus during school hours.

Read: Are We Making Any Progress in School Security?

Are We Making Any Progress in School Security?

Although we are bombarded daily with news of gun violence, one school security study indicates our efforts are paying off.

Read: Tennessee Governor Signs Bill to Bolster School Security

Tennessee Governor Signs Bill to Bolster School Security

The new Tennessee law allocates $230 million in funding for school safety improvements, including the addition of an SRO to each campus.

Read: MSU Releases Updated Findings on February 13 Active Shooter Incident

MSU Releases Updated Findings on February 13 Active Shooter Incident

The investigation into MSU’s recent shooting hasn’t found a conclusive motive as to why the campus was targeted.

Read: FBI 2022 Active Shooter Stats: Last Year U.S. Had Fewer Incidents but More Casualties

FBI 2022 Active Shooter Stats: Last Year U.S. Had Fewer Incidents but More Casualties

There were 50 active shooter incidents, resulting in 313 deaths or injuries last year in the United States.

Read: Opinion: When Schools Leave Parents in the Dark About Security

Opinion: When Schools Leave Parents in the Dark About Security

Schools need to understand the limitations and requirements of FERPA to avoid misinterpreting it.

Read: How Security Technology Can Improve School Response to Emergencies

How Security Technology Can Improve School Response to Emergencies

Security technology, such as gunshot detection, and training can help schools comply with Alyssa’s Law as well as mitigate risk.

Read: California Schools Had 70% Decline in Reports of Guns

California Schools Had 70% Decline in Reports of Guns

From 2001 to 2019, there were 70% fewer reports of someone carrying a gun onto school grounds and a 68% reduction in reports of other weapons.

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