The Houston Independent School District will be providing $2.3 million for additional weapons and equipment for their school officers to better equip those officers to respond to a possible active shooter situation.
Recently, HISD Superintendent Millard House said that school police were not prepared in the event of a school shooting crisis, and adding 200 rifles, ballistic plates, shields, and ammunition would better qualify their officers. The school board, in a 6-3 spilt vote, approved the funding Thursday night. Some residents voiced opposition to adding rifles and equipment.