Report Finds Mass Public Shootings on the Rise
Researchers also called for improved data collection on mass shootings.
Researchers also called for improved data collection on mass shootings.
Hillsborough schools had a four year, $4.5 million plan to deploy security officers at every public elementary school in the county.
The real solution should involve a long term strategy involving training, infrastructure and the revision of codes to address the threats of terrorism and active shooters.
Longtime after school supervisor Gigi Kearns was terminated from her position at a New York City school for talking about the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting with students.
Safe and Sound Founder Michele Gay, who lost one of her daughters in the 2014 Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy and is also a former teacher, describes how first responders can effectively communicate the importance of campus safety and security.
Post Sandy Hook, nearly 3 in 4 respondents oppose college students carrying guns. Of those in favor of campus staff having firearms, the overwhelming majority want them to have regular and frequent training.
Town, school officials say they want the victims of the Sandy Hook shooting to be recognized in personal reflection and remembrance.
The affected institutions are K-12 and higher education campuses in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Connecticut.
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded the Newtown Public School District one of the largest Project SERV grants.
Planning for enhanced school security should be done in the lull between incidents, not as a knee-jerk reaction.