Pitt County mother starts nonprofit to raise money for school security resources
Powerful applause filled the Farmville Town Hall Monday as many proudly backed Nichole Warren’s mission for better school security resources.
Debunking common misconceptions regarding K-12 School Resource Officers
The presence of school resource officers (SROs) in K-12 schools has sparked a heated political and social debate in recent years. However, it is crucial, for the sake of student safety, to acknowledge the often-overlooked benefits that SROs bring to the educational environment.
Newton County School System enhances safety with school safety officers
The Newton County School System has announced a school safety initiative to enhance student safety. The school system will employ School Safety Officers to be assigned to the district’s 13 elementary schools and the Newton County STEAM Academy.
Efforts continue to hire, train safety officers to be placed in every WV school
State education officials say it will cost an estimated $34 million to place a police officer in each school in West Virginia.
School safety: What's next in Nashville for school resource officers, other measures
The Metro Nashville Police Department is working to staff all 75 student resource officer positions for Nashville schools after roughly 70% of them remained unfilled at the end of the latest school year.
St. Mary’s County honors School Security Officers, names Deputy Alvey as SRO of the Year
In recognition of their commitment to creating safe learning environments for students, during its meeting this past Wednesday, the St. Mary’s County Board of Education saluted the School Resource Officers (SRO) and school security staff from the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office.
Churchville school security guard leaves lasting impression on students
Another school year is wrapping up where safety has been a top priority. It takes a team to keep students safe and people like Thomas Campopiano are known for his lasting efforts.
Branson district hires highway patrol trooper as first director of school safety
Branson Public Schools created a new director of school safety position to coordinate ongoing efforts to secure its people and campuses.
Danville School Resource Officer empowers students with interactive safety program
School Resource Officer Rich Miller doesn’t have empirical data to back up his work at Danville Elementary School — but he sees the impact made when he walks through the halls Monday through Friday.
Securing Our Schools: Lack of school safety training standards puts students in danger, experts warn
Nearly half of states don’t require school safety training for teachers and staff, no uniform federal rules, either
‘This is all about relationships’: How ETHS leaders approach school safety
Two longtime mainstays on the Evanston Township High School staff, Loyce Spells and Anthony King, are taking on new roles in the area of safety and security in the upcoming school year.
Boosting student protection: new bill proposes more state funding for School Resource Officers
A Milford lawmaker has proposed a bill that would allocate more funding for school resource officers, aiming to prioritize school safety in the First State's budget.
Gov. Jared Polis signs 2 new school safety bills into law
Gov. Jared Polis signed two new bills into law Thursday aiming to make public schools in Colorado safer. This, amid controversy this year over safety in the state's public schools, especially following two shootings at Denver's East High School.
Texas House votes to require panic buttons in every classroom and armed guards in every school
The Texas House on Tuesday gave final approval to legislation that is calling for significant investments to beef up schools’ safety, including hiring at least one armed security officer at every campus, providing incentives for school employees to get certified to carry a weapon and installing silent panic alert buttons in every classroom.