Armed Security Officers Added to Many School Safety Plans
As part of new state legislation, all Florida school districts will be required to hire armed security officers or begin arming teachers.
As part of new state legislation, all Florida school districts will be required to hire armed security officers or begin arming teachers.
The FIU pedestrian bridge, which was under construction when it collapsed, was being built as a means for students to cross over a busy six-lane roadway.
The Senate Judiciary Committee also held a hearing to discuss failures made by the FBI and law enforcement in acting on warning signs displayed by the Parkland gunman.
A parent says the teacher, who is also a reserve police officer, told the class he was going to use the gun for a demonstration on disarming a gunman when it went off.
Schools have both endorsed the National Walkout Day and condemned it in statements to parents and students.
The governor of Maryland has proposed a $125 million school security plan, which would be paid for by casino revenue received by the state.
The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act features several broad and controversial reforms.
The proposals primarily focus on hardening school security, improving background checks for gun buyers and overhauling the mental health system.
While some argue social media monitoring has thwarted potential crimes and saved lives, others are concerned it may expose their institution to additional liability or Clery Act violations.
UNLV’s main focus will be improving security cameras and installing emergency call stations that can be monitored by police surveillance cameras.
In this webinar, attendees will learn the observable behaviors people exhibit as they head down a path of violence so we can help prevent the preventable.
This discussion will help participants analyze, understand, and assess their own program effectiveness.