school safety
Virginia County Schools To Have Police Presence in Wake of Uvalde: Board
The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved giving $150,000 to police to help secure schools in the area.
What if American Schools Were Protected Like Israeli Schools?
The first thing Israel did after the Ma'alot Massacre was to make certain that each school had a perimeter barrier and guarded entry points.
Sign Near School Warning of Staff Carrying Firearms Sparks Debate
"It's intentionally vague so a potential shooter doesn't know who they have to defend against," one person argued.
Chuck Schumer Blocks School Safety Bill Named After Parkland Victims
The Democratic majority leader said that the Senate is "going to vote on gun legislation" and that Americans "are tired of moments of silence."
Man Allegedly Entered Elementary School, Filmed 10-Year-Old In Bathroom
"How is this allowed to happen? There was a sex crime committed inside of an elementary school," one parent told a local news station.
Teacher Provides Hockey Pucks in Case of Active Shooter in Viral TikTok
"We have to fight for a reality where we don't need those hockey pucks," the official March for Our Lives TikTok account commented on the video.
Teens Arrested Nationwide for Threats Against Schools Amid TikTok Warnings
Police are warning students that making or sharing threats about violence won't be taken lightly and they will be held accountable.
Florida Officials Launch Campaign to Dispel Fears Over Panic Button App
SaferWatch works by connecting schools directly with a 911 communications center, where users can send messages and photos to a dispatcher.
FBI to Work With State, Local Agencies to Address Threats to Schools
The National School Board Association documented more than 20 instances of threats, harassment, disruption and acts of intimidation.
Ohio Court Knocks Down School Gun Policy, Says Armed Teachers Need Training
The court ruled school employees can't carry firearms without extensive training or decades of experience.
Gun Laws Should Target Violent People, Not Mentally Ill, Lawmakers Say
Representatives Jan Schakowsky and Kelly Armstrong agreed that gun laws should move away from targeting those with mental health issues, but they differed on red flag laws that allow police or family members from temporarily removing firearms from individuals.
ASU Professor Allegedly Makes Students Sit in First Two Rows of Classroom
At least 957 positive cases among students as well as 26 among faculty and staff have been reported, the university confirmed.
Trump Wants to Prevent Another Parkland, Says Father of Shooting Victim
Tony Montalto, the president of Stand With Parkland, a group founded by some of the families of the victims, met with the president to celebrate the launch of a school safety initiative.
Illinois School Boards Vote Down Resolution Calling To Arm Teachers
Illinois law does not explicitly authorize district employees to carry weapons in school, nor does it delegate the authority to make such a decision to local boards.
Justice Department Awards Over $85 Million to Bolster School Safety
"These federal resources will help to prevent school violence and give our students the support they need to learn, grow, and thrive," Attorney General William P. Barr said in a press release.
Active Shooter Training Programs Gain Popularity With Churches, Schools
Programs that teach people how to react to active shooter events have picked up popularity in churches and schools.
Massachusetts Schools Give Teachers Emergency Buckets
The four items inside the buckets are meant to reinforce the door in the event of an active shooter and block out smoke in case of a fire.
Pepper Spray Installed in Ohio School District
A school district in Ohio will install pepper spray canisters in schools to help defend against school shooters.
School District Arms Teachers With Tiny Baseball Bats
The school district said a survey also found the public supported an initiative to arm select staff members with guns if it became legal in Pennsylvania.
After Backlash, Pennsylvania School Adds Extra Security
The school previously said it would put a bucket of river stones in each classroom as defense against potential shooters.
Student Charged Over Rocket Launcher School Threats
A police affidavit says that three students heard Brennen Michael Shenk make the threat while standing in the school lunch line.
Florida Teen Arrested for Threatening to Kill Students
A 16-year-old was arrested for possession of a pipe bomb and other weapons after making threats to kill students online.