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The School Violence topic features news and information to help beat cops and school resource officers reverse the direction of the escalating violence in our nation's schools. Today, with the advent of gangs, video games, and a culture that is marketing violence to our children, school violence is increasing at an unprecedented rate.
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Active shooters in schools: A template for police trainers Doug Wyllie, PoliceOne Editor in Chief - 10-43: Be Advised...

Active shooters in schools: A template for police trainers

The active-shooter training at Pompano Beach High School was designed to evaluate the multi-disciplinary, multi-team, coordinated response - Full Story

News

Some Pa. state schools allow guns amid review

At least five Pennsylvania state-owned universities are now allowing guns on campus - Full Story

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Ala. college unveils UAV for campus surveillance

The drones offer a new tool to campus police to investigate criminal activity and emergency situations - Full Story

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Honoring the brotherhood of specialized police agencies Matt Stiehm - Campus Safety

Honoring the brotherhood of specialized police agencies

It is important to understand that anyone who pins on the badge, straps on a gun, and enforces the law with statutory authority is a law enforcement officer - Full Story

Videos

New technoloy gives police eyes inside schools

Unique surveillance video crime-fighting tool gives Baltimore, OH police dept. an edge in the event of a school shooting, allowing them to see every room of a school from their squad.

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Why we need

Why we need "Murder-Free Zones"

One potential solution to the active shooter problem that has spiraled out of control are "Muder-Free Zones." Anyone charged with first-degree murder within these zones would be tried as an adult regardless of age. - Full Story

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Going from 'stop, drop, roll' to 'run, hide, fight'

Going from 'stop, drop, roll' to 'run, hide, fight'

In the 1950s, school children were taught to "duck and cover" in case of nuclear attack and were herded into school basements for bomb drills. We didn't hide the dangers from our kids, we prepared them. - Full Story

In-depth News

Obama administration ponders police in schools

Obama administration ponders police in schools

The Obama administration is considering a $50 million plan to fund hundreds of police officers in public schools as part of its anti-gun violence package. Schools across the country have been pondering the issue in the wake of several school shootings, while others have already taken action. - Full Story

In-depth News

Newtown Elementary School Shooting

Newtown Elementary School Shooting

Twenty-six people — 20 students and six adults — were shot and killed at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut on December 14. In this special report, we bring news from the scene and offer expert perspective on the tragedy. - Full Story



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