Topic: National School Safety and Security Services
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Experts: Trained police needed for school security
The National Rifle Association wants armed volunteers in all US schools. But school safety experts and school board members say there's a huge difference between a trained law enforcement officer who becomes part of the school family — and a guard with a gun.
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The Monitor's View: The NRA call for armed guards in schools
The NRA's call for gun-carrying guards in schools shows it joins with other Americans in caring even more about children after the Sandy Hook shootings. But history also shows violence declines when children are taught how to counter violence by means other than violence – such as caring for others.
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Since Sandy Hook shooting, jitters in other schools – some for good reason
At least two students have been arrested for alleged violent plans. But at a North Carolina university, sightings of an assault rifle turned out to apparently be a long black umbrella.
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School safety: learning from what Sandy Hook did right
In the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting, experts advocate fundamentals such as controlling access to the school, having a crisis plan in place, and retaining a strong support staff for prevention.
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Chardon High School shooting: what we've learned since Columbine
Despite the horrific events of the day, the Indicators of School Crime and Safety report puts recent school-related violent deaths at an all-time low since it began tracking them in 1992.
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Utah school bomb plot: from inspiration to prevention, Columbine had a part
One suspect in the Utah high school bomb plot interviewed the Columbine principal in December. Police were tipped off by a friend of the suspect who received a suspicious message.
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How the lessons of Columbine may have stopped a Tampa massacre
Authorities say they foiled a Columbine-style school attack in Tampa, Fla., thanks to an anonymous tip. The school had encouraged students to speak up about anything suspicious.
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Failed shopping mall bomb on anniversary of Columbine. Any connection?
Officials seek a 'person of interest' regarding an explosive device at a shopping mall in Colorado. Was it just coincidence that it was the 12th anniversary of the Columbine massacre?
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School shootings: In Nebraska, a proposal to arm teachers
A Nebraska state senator proposes allowing school districts to authorize teachers to carry concealed guns to deter school shootings. In 43 states bringing guns to K-12 schools is prohibited.
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