Basic Information Title this case: Student killed after being shot by another student in TX Information Sources Law Enforcement Who is submitting this information? Safe and Sound Schools’ Staff School Information Location of school (city) Arlington Location of school (state) Texas What best describes the area where the school is located? Suburban Type of […]
Basic Information Title this case: Student shot in the leg, gunman in custody in TX Information Sources News Who is submitting this information? Safe and Sound Schools’ Staff School Information Location of school (city) Dallas Location of school (state) Texas What best describes the area where the school is located? Suburban Type of School […]
Basic Information Title this case: Middle school teacher in NY assaulted by student’s parent in class – completed Information Sources News Who is submitting this information? Safe and Sound Schools’ Staff School Information Location of school (city) Syracuse Location of school (state) New York What best describes the area where the school is located? […]
Basic Information Title this case: 2 killed, 4 injured by school shooter in Iowa on the 1st day after winter break Information Sources News Who is submitting this information? Safe and Sound Schools’ Staff School Information Location of school (city) Perry Location of school (state) Iowa What best describes the area where the school […]
Basic Information Title this case: UNLV gunman had list of targets Information Sources News Who is submitting this information? Safe and Sound Schools’ Staff School Information Location of school (city) Las Vegas Location of school (state) Nevada What best describes the area where the school is located? Urban Type of School Public Grade/education level […]
How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned Threats of targeted school violence are not always current students. Former students, employees and contractors, and individuals loosely or not at all affiliated with the school may pose a threat. This fact underscores the imperative of school officials working with law enforcement and community-based […]
How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned Relationships between school officials and law enforcement are critical to quickly assessing the viability of all threats and taking preventative action. Social media monitoring can identify individuals on the pathway to violence. Recommendations for Avoiding Future Attacks Assess and invest in school climate. Resources […]
How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned It is important to educate all members of the school community on indicators of potential self-harm and targeted violence, and how to report concerning behavior. Relationships between school officials and law enforcement are critical to quickly assessing the viability of all threats and taking […]
How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned It is important to educate all members of the school community on indicators of potential self-harm and targeted violence, and how to report concerning behavior. Relationships between school officials and law enforcement are critical to quickly assessing the viability of all threats and taking […]
How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned Persons who become increasingly socially isolated and withdrawn, consumed with social media sites that promote violence and hate, and develop a “new” interest in weapons should be referred to mental health professionals for assistance. Research conducted by the U.S. Secret Service indicates some perpetrators […]
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