In light of many violators of passing school buses while stopped, Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently signed legislation that permits school buses to install cameras on stop arms.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- August 12, 2019
A state school safety database will be launched, even though many have argued that this will erode students’ trust and be more harmful than helpful.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- August 09, 2019
An OfficeMax in Dallas is offering bulletproof backpacks, but they might not be as helpful in a school shooting as parents might think.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- August 09, 2019
In the wake of the recent shootings in the United States, the Philadelphia School District is holding a weeklong orientation for both new hires and returning teachers and counselors.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- August 08, 2019
Assistant Sheriff John Zanoni shared back-to-school safety tips with FOX26NEWS earlier this week, encouraging students and parents to make sure they have open communication and follow safety plans.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- August 08, 2019
The Safe 2 Say Something program was only used for about half of the school year, but in the time it was used, it received more than 23,000 tips.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- August 08, 2019
Educators, administrators, first responders and law enforcement officials all recently met at Atkins High School to discuss, plan and test their school safety plans.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- August 06, 2019
School systems have recently become major targets for cyberattacks because of the multitude of personal information they have paired with improper security protection.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- August 06, 2019
The governor of Tennessee recently approved a $40 million grant to put SROs in every school in the state. In addition, the state will be assessing the school security measures that are already in place.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- August 05, 2019
Driving while intoxicated has always been the cause of many fatal car accidents, but there’s a new leader in dangerous driving scenarios – distracted driving. The “School’s Open, Drive Carefully” campaign reminds drivers to stay alert and aware of their surroundings.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- August 02, 2019