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Key Checklists for Schools to Prepare for Active Shooters and Boost Campus Safety Protocols

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The possibility of a school shooting is terrifying, and the consequences can be heartbreaking. Unfortunately, however, recent events have shown that an active shooting can occur almost anywhere – with schools a frequent...more

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Illinois State Police Issue Emergency Rule Governing Clear and Present Danger Reports

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The Illinois State Police (“ISP”) has issued an emergency rule regarding the retention and use of reports made regarding individuals found to pose a “clear and present danger” under the Illinois Firearm Owners Identification...more

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You Know the Drill, But Should You Do One? White Paper Highlights Active Shooter Drill Risks

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In Illinois, the School Safety Drill Act requires K-12 public and private educational facilities to conduct several types of safety drills, including law enforcement drills, to address potential evacuation or lock-down...more

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Third DCA Confirms that Florida Statute Extends Beyond School Property and into Cyperspace

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On October 16, 2019, Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal upheld a conviction under Florida Statute section 877.13. The statute makes it a second degree misdemeanor for someone “[k]nowingly to disrupt or interfere with...more

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Keeping Academic Campuses Safe Begins and Ends With Communication

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The near weekly occurrence of school shootings across the United States has students, faculty, and staff feeling like potential victims. As civic and political leaders seek broader solutions to this violent phenomenon,...more

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The Focus of Pullman & Comley’s Recent Superintendents’ Forum Was School Security and Whether School Districts Should Hire Armed,...

In a recent article, the Washington Post estimated that since the shooting in Columbine, there has been an average of ten shootings a year in American schools. That brings the total to 190 — and counting. What are the...more

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Web Exclusive: "It Can’t Happen Here, Can It?” Now Is The Time To Assess Your School’s Safety And Security Protocols

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Recent events at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida have caused many in the education community to think about their own campuses and the safety and security measures they have employed over the years....more

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Student activism after Parkland—Some First Amendment considerations for school district leaders

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After the tragic February 14 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, students across the country have taken to the streets. Students have met with lawmakers, engaged in protests, and staged...more

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National School Walk-out: Points to Consider as You Prepare

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An open letter - In light of recent events, schools across New York and the country are preparing for a student demonstration that could have millions joining a walkout. There are many stakeholders- students, parents,...more

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Schools Now Required To Report When A Student Poses A “Clear And Present Danger”

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The Firearm Concealed Carry Act, Public Act 98-0063, which became effective July 9, 2013, contains a new reporting requirement for school principals of which all school districts and private schools should be aware. Under the...more

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Disciplining Student Speech As A Threat After Newtown – The Right Choice?

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The media coverage of the Sandy Hook school shooting is tapering down, but the lessons for school administrators in its wake are just beginning. One such lesson comes after a California school suspended a high school senior...more

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