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Pennsylvania Schools Now Using Anonymous Reporting System

Pennsylvania Schools Now Using Anonymous Reporting System

"The program teaches youth and adults how to recognize warning signs and signals...from individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others and to 'say something' before it is too late," according to the Safe2Say Something website.

Georgia Student Arrested After Bringing Gun to Campus

Georgia Student Arrested After Bringing Gun to Campus

A school resource officer first saw the student with an e-cigarette in their possession, according to the school. The officer then searched the student and found the handgun in their possession.

Georgia Gov. Kemp Unveils Plans for School Security Grants

Georgia Gov. Kemp Unveils Plans for School Security Grants

Kemp said his school safety plan will include $30,000 for each of the state’s 2,294 public schools to use for school security.



Michigan Schools Receive Grants to Increase Security, Safety

Michigan Schools Receive Grants to Increase Security, Safety

“There’s no question that the process has strengthened the planning and the person-to-person relationships of all agencies that would be involved in school safety and security,” said Paul Haley, emergency management coordinator for Trenton Public Schools.

Albany City Schools Tighten Security after Weapons Found on Campuses

Albany City Schools Tighten Security after Weapons Found on Campuses

On Dec. 13, 2018, a random student let a high school student in via a side door, allowing that student to avoid the metal detectors at the main entrance and bring in a loaded BB gun. As a result, alarms were added to about 30 doors at the campus over winter break.

Tennessee District Adding Protective Coating to School Doors and Windows

Tennessee District Adding Protective Coating to School Doors and Windows

"[…] We're always looking for ways that we can increase the difficulty and increase the amount of time that it might take someone to breach those areas, so by putting this coating on those glass surfaces, it does provide a more secure area,", Assistant Superintendent Andy True said.

Georgia High School Institutes Clear Bag Policy for Safety

Georgia High School Institutes Clear Bag Policy for Safety

“We do not have lockers; our students carry book bags. We have a clear book bag policy that all students must have book bags that are clear and or transparent," Principal Dr. Kimberly Ingram said.

Area Churches Help Seminole County Schools Raise Funds for Cameras

Area Churches Help Seminole County Schools Raise Funds for Cameras

The goal is to raise $62,000 to pay for cameras at the district’s high schools and one of its middle schools, and $43,000 has already been raised.

Los Angeles Law Enforcement Beefs Up Security during Teachers’ Strike

Los Angeles Law Enforcement Beefs Up Security during Teachers’ Strike

The Los Angeles School Police Department said Friday it planned to station an officer at each middle and high school campus during the strike.

Michigan Hospital Testing Metal Detectors

Michigan Hospital Testing Metal Detectors

The metal detectors are currently being tested in the main lobby, but were previously found to be “very effective” in the emergency department, according to John Bolde, director of safety and security for Munson Healthcare.

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