Marjory Stoneman Douglas Investing in SROs Over Arming School Staff
Money from a program to arm school staff members will be put toward hiring school resource officers.
Money from a program to arm school staff members will be put toward hiring school resource officers.
Huntsville police officers say the suspect pointed his gun at them before they fired their weapons.
Several civil rights groups met on Monday to voice their opinion that placing armed officers in schools will not address the nation’s gun violence epidemic.
The shooting at Huffman High School is being investigated as an accidental incident.
The proposed plan includes the strengthening of gun purchase and possession restrictions and additional services for students suffering from mental health issues.
The study found states with concealed carry laws have seen an increase in violent crimes by 13 to 15 percent within 10 years of the law’s enactment.
The Women’s March organizers and the Network for Public Education are encouraging students and teachers to organize walkouts, sit-ins and other events to protest gun violence in schools.
A 12-year-old suspect has been charged with negligence in connection with the shooting.
Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels says the student’s shooting death is being investigated as a homicide until proven otherwise.
The changes in Marion City Schools were announced at a safety forum with parents recently.