The potential revision was prompted by Palm Beach County schools using a private security firm to train its school guardians instead of the sheriff’s office.
- By Sherelle Black
- September 12, 2019
One of the biggest college games that occurred at UT in the last decade, revealed the university may not be prepared to handle large crowds of students.
- By Sherelle Black
- September 11, 2019
Several new safety measures such as metal detectors, a clear plastic bag policy and strict entry and exit rules have now been put in place.
- By Sherelle Black
- September 06, 2019
Kentucky law now requires schools to have certain safety measures in place such as cameras and electric locks. However, the state is not fully funding this initiative causing some school districts to consider raising taxes.
- By Sherelle Black
- September 04, 2019
Fulton County Schools Superintendent Mike Looney said the express lanes will increase noise and make schools more susceptible to a shooting. He is estimating that if the plans progress, it will cost taxpayers as much as $10 million to keep students safe.
- By Sherelle Black
- September 04, 2019
At $2,500 per door, the 150-pound, bullet-resistant doors can prevent any threat from the outside from entering the classroom.
- By Sherelle Black
- August 30, 2019
For the last two years, Texas officials have worked together to come up with ways to improve school safety. Legislators made upgrades to the state’s school safety framework and provided funding to ensure all school safety requirements can be effectively implemented.
- By Sherelle Black
- August 29, 2019
Fruitport High School is spending $48 million to add curved hallways, hiding areas and classroom doors that can be locked remotely as part of its efforts to make students and staff safer.
- By Haley Samsel
- August 26, 2019
As students moved on campus this week, university police increased the number of officers on patrol and canceled a week of planned promotional events.
- By Haley Samsel
- August 23, 2019
The bill, a version of which was already signed into law in New Jersey, would require Florida public schools to install silent panic alarms in each building.
- By Haley Samsel
- August 22, 2019