NCES Report: Sworn Officers at Primary Schools on the Rise
The annual report also found primary schools opting to hire sworn law enforcement officers has grown faster than that of secondary schools.
The annual report also found primary schools opting to hire sworn law enforcement officers has grown faster than that of secondary schools.
Following Governor Scott’s requirement to place one security officer in each Florida school by August, many school districts are having to adjust their safety plans to stay within budget.
Putting police officers in schools can make a big impact on school safety— if it’s done right!
If approved by the governor, the bill would allow local education agencies to hire off-duty law enforcement officers to serve as armed school security officers.
School and university officials must consider both the benefits and the drawbacks of every security investment. Here’s a look at this increasingly common entryway solution.
One report from the Coral Springs Police Department alleges a Broward County deputy knew the gunman’s location but hid behind a tree.
School districts in Alabama, Indiana, Tennessee and Georgia are among many whose approved budgets for additional security include access control and school resource officers.
Students and faculty rallied on Thursday, calling for increased access to mental health resources on campus and a decrease in campus police powers.
The new measures were added following several security breaches at the school last month, including a sheriff’s deputy who was found sleeping in his squad car on campus.
Findings from the study indicate armed security officers in U.S. schools have increased from 31 percent to 43 percent within the last decade.
Learn how radio communications and interoperability are critical elements of a school’s security and emergency preparedness plan.
Join us for this free webinar presented by Gary L. Sigrist, Jr. and Dr. Scott Poland as they discuss five layers of school safety.
