Carmel Clay School Board approved a school safety referendum on Wednesday, which would increase taxes by 5 cents per $100 of assessed value. The extra revenue would go toward more security resource officers, social works, and mental health programs.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- July 12, 2019
Thirty-two advocacy organizations are fighting a plan that calls for a Florida state database to prevent school shootings. They have written a letter explaining why they disagree with the bill.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- July 11, 2019
The Los Angeles Unified School District has been conducting random wand searches since 1993. In June, the school board decided to terminate the random wand searches in July 2020.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- July 09, 2019
Two new buses might not seem exciting to some, but Avon Lake Schools’ new buses are special — they have added safety features including over-the-shoulder seat belts, disc brakes, a rearview camera, and a tank that runs on gasoline.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- July 09, 2019
Last year, Williamson County Schools implemented a three-tiered WCS Threat Assessment Flowchart to help mitigate school threats. Now, a bill has been signed into law that will help districts in Tennessee establish a threat assessment team.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- July 08, 2019
New Indiana state laws went into effect July 1, and there are some key changes to school bus laws, firearm legislation, and overall school safety.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- July 08, 2019
The Johnson City Police Department held their first free security seminar for places of worship two years ago. On July 16, they will be offering their second free seminar at Memorial Park Community Center.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- July 05, 2019
This new law will allow anyone, except felons, to carry a stun gun on Iowa’s public university or community college properties.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- July 03, 2019
Collin College is looking at massive security communications improvements over the summer and fall. The Collin County Community College District Board of Trustees approved a contract to purchase and install blue light towers and stainless-steel e-phones for all campuses.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- July 02, 2019
Installation of security vestibules has begun on Lynbrook District’s campuses, according to Dr. Paul Lynch, assistant superintendent of finance, operations and information systems.
- By Jessica Davis
- July 01, 2019