How Do We Stop These School Shootings?

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 ask the same question after each school shooting without producing an answer.

There Is No Single Solution

I believe we can develop effective prevention strategies when governors, city managers, mayors, local law enforcement, community leaders, technology innovators, school administrators, mental health providers, teachers, school counselors, and parents all come together and become much more involved in the development of plans, procedures, and training on how to address both the prevention and the response to school shootings in their communities.

So, how do we fix this? Here are some recommendations.

The Use of Technology

Using advanced technology and artificial intelligence (AI) readily available through commercial sources would greatly enhance the security of our schools. Smart cameras can identify a person carrying a weapon and communicate the threat across the spectrum of teachers, staff, students, police, fire departments, and EMS. In addition, providing teachers with a FOB to wear around their neck, which if pressed, activates a notification and alarm system, would be highly effective and beneficial. This was clearly shown in the Georgia incident, as these types of panic buttons were used to alert officials during the Apalachee shooting.

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