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School shootings are a complex issue, and there is no simple solution to stopping them. However, there are steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of school shootings and prevent them from happening. One approach is to improve school safety measures, such as implementing active shooter drills, installing security cameras, and hiring more school resource officers. Additionally, identifying and addressing mental health issues in students can also help prevent school shootings. This includes providing access to mental health services and support for students who may be struggling with mental health issues. Another approach is to address the root causes of school shootings, such as bullying, social isolation, and access to firearms. Schools can promote a culture of kindness and inclusivity, provide resources for students to report bullying, and work with parents and law enforcement to prevent students from accessing firearms. It is important to note that preventing school shootings will...

"Visitors will be asked to present their license, which will be scanned and compared with sex offender registries," said Greg Goedeke, with Raptor Technologies. "The school can also enter other alert information, such as custody disputes. The system can then alert school personnel and law enforcement by text or e-mail if someone is on the grounds that may compromise the safety of the school." Read the full article at SchoolFacilities.com here.

The safety and security of their students and staff was a growing concern for Ken Donovan, Assistant Director of Maintenance for the Stonington Public School System in Old Mystic, Connecticut. With the mechanical lock and key system they had in place there was no effective way to control and audit access to their buildings. They needed accountability so that when incidents occurred they would know who was there and when they were there. Donovan began looking for ways to raise the level of their security. It was during this time that he read about the CyberLock system. Later, he went to a conference where one of the instructors spoke about CyberLock. A few months after that, when the principal had some security issues and asked for a solution, Donovan had the answer. Read this full project profile at SchoolFacilities.com.

The percentage of public schools experiencing one or more violent incidents increased between 1999–2000 and 2003–04 from 71 to 81 percent. In 2003–04, 18 percent of schools experienced one or more serious violent incidents, 46 percent experienced one or more thefts, and 64 percent experienced another type of crime. Forty-four percent of public schools reported at least one violent incident to police, 13 percent reported at least one serious violent incident to police, 31 percent reported at least one theft to police, and 50 percent reported one of the other specified crimes to police. SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics. (2006). Indicators of School Crime and Safety, 2006

Andy Hilverda, Vice President of Videx, says, “Recent incidents have accelerated the need for academic institutions to evaluate their current level of security. Security managers are developing strategies to protect their facilities and provide a safer learning environment for both students and teachers. For academic institutions that are experiencing key control problems and other security issues, the CyberLock system offers a powerful and affordable solution.”