Tag: School Resource Officer

How Do We Stop These School Shootings?

By Greg Shaffer, Founder, Shaffer Security Group Sep 17, 2024 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Sep 17, 2024

Editor’s note: FM Perspectives are industry op-eds. The views expressed are the authors’ and do not necessarily reflect those of Facilities Management Advisor. The senseless killing of two students and two teachers at Apalachee High School in rural Georgia on Sept. 4 once again begs the question, “How do we stop these school shootings?” It seems we […]

Tennessee Gov. Signs School Safety Bill After Nashville Shooting

By Joe Bebon, Editor May 12, 2023 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: May 12, 2023

On May 10, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed school safety legislation into law and recognized the investment of more than $230 million to strengthen safety at public and private schools across the state. The measures are in response to a March shooting that killed three children and three adults at the Covenant School in Nashville. “Nothing is more […]

Tenn. Leaders Unveil $205M School Safety Package After Nashville Shooting

By Joe Bebon, Editor Apr 4, 2023 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Apr 4, 2023

One week after the mass shooting at The Covenant School, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and other state leaders announced additional actions to strengthen safety at public and private schools across the state. These measures include enhanced legislation and $205 million in proposed funding to place an armed security guard at every Tennessee public school, boost […]