No one is checking whether Colorado’s school safety programs are making students safer, and it’s possible that some schools are getting duplicate programs while others are being left out.
- By Sherelle Black
- September 20, 2019
Firefighters are repurposing their outdated fire hoses, which normally would be recycled, into something that can be used to prevent intruders from entering classrooms.
- By Sherelle Black
- September 19, 2019
New security measures at Savannah State University are expected to enhance safety for students.
- By Sherelle Black
- September 19, 2019
Snapchat is monitoring its users and alerting authorities about potential threats.
- By Sherelle Black
- September 18, 2019
An Ohio school district will use a trained dog to help them detect weapons and other threats. The district is serving as a pilot for the area and the state.
- By Sherelle Black
- September 18, 2019
A middle school in Michigan is seeing positive benefits from banning phones and backpacks. However, parents have some concerns despite the potential safety benefit.
- By Sherelle Black
- September 17, 2019
The law states police departments in Alabama can choose to hire retired police officers versus school resource officers to police the schools.
- By Sherelle Black
- September 17, 2019
Schools are adding Nightlocks to their classroom doors as another layer of defense against potential gunmen or intruders.
- By Sherelle Black
- September 16, 2019
The new law would require school staff to undergo seizure-safety training. It would also require school nurses to come up with personal emergency plans for students with seizure disorders.
- By Sherelle Black
- September 16, 2019
Safety and well-being are dominant themes in this year’s results. Following school safety is data security and cyber security.
- By Sherelle Black
- September 13, 2019