Guns

Planning a Big Outdoor Event? Put a Thorough Security Plan in Place

Multiple incidents of violence impacted both the safety and enjoyment of visitors to the Summit, Ohio County Fair in late July, including the shooting of a teenage fairgoer in the parking lot after hours. There was also a violent incident at the Trumbull County Fair earlier in the month. In response to these incidents, other Ohio county fair organizers stepped up their event security plans. … read more

Active Shooters in Our Schools

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. In 2023, 38 school shootings resulted in injuries or deaths, a decrease from the 51 school shootings with similar outcomes in 2022, which was the highest number recorded since tracking began in 2018. A total of 63 people were killed or injured in these incidents, including 21 deaths (15 students or children and six school employees or adults) and 42 injuries. Moreover, from the … read more

Empower Our School Children to See Something, Say Something

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Would it alarm you to know there has been a school shooting in almost every state this year? While many remained unreported in the national news because there were no deaths or injuries, guns were still involved, and shots were fired. While debates about gun control continue, one aspect that demands immediate attention is empowering students and school administrators to take proactive steps to ensure their safety.