How Safe Are Our Schools?
Patch surveyed Milwaukee-area school districts about security measures in place at their schools See how Waukesha compares with other Milwaukee-area districts.
The tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary in Connecticut stole 26 lives and again opened the door on conversations about gun control and mental health. But another topic that has emerged is security in schools, and whether we are doing enough to keep children safe. Following the shooting, the National Rifle Association advocated arming teachers and stationing armed guards in schools. Following the Newtown shooting, Waukesha Superintendent Todd Gray declined to give specifics on security measure under advise from law enforcement. However, security measures are in place. “The School District of Waukesha continues to follow security measures designed to prevent these types of tragic occurrences," Gray wrote in a letter that was sent to …
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