A statewide North Carolina school safety bill passed the House unanimously earlier this week. It needs one more vote from the Senate before it heads to Gov. Roy Cooper.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- July 25, 2019
Earlier this week, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office participated in an active shooter drill at Yulee High School, next to Yulee middle school. After the drill, the officers will meet and discuss what needs to change to ensure a proper response.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- July 25, 2019
Texas’ Senate Bill 11 was approved in early June, and with fall approaching quickly, it’s necessary for school districts to understand what changes need to be made.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- July 24, 2019
A proposed budget increase for the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office would include the equipment for eight new school resource officers at schools that currently only have off-duty deputies.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- July 24, 2019
Detroit schools have been employing security through contracted security companies for nearly ten years. With such high turnover rates, they’ve decided to return to private employment for security guards.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- July 24, 2019
Twin Falls School District had to use about 5 percent of their school supply budget in order to cover the cost of full-time security aides. This year, they may have to do the same again.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- July 23, 2019
A referendum passed by taxpayers last year will add about 500 security personnel to the current staff of 745.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- July 23, 2019
At the Stead Family Children’s Hospital, they know that safety starts with injury prevention. In order to help new parents accomplish their safety goals, they have opened a safety store that has injury-prevention experts staffed to help parents find the right solution for their family.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- July 23, 2019
Last month, the roof of Lee Middle & High School collapsed overnight due to water corrosion. A structural engineer identified the issue, and the school is taking measures to ensure the structural integrity of the school, but not all parents are convinced the building is safe.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- July 22, 2019
Baldwin county school resource officers have been keeping connection with students through summer camps, and after the summer, an SRO will be placed at every school in the district. In addition, there will be technology updates coming to the schools.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- July 22, 2019