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Former Parkland High School SRO Wanted Accused School Shooter Involuntarily Committed in 2016

The documents in the criminal case against Nikolas Cruz, which were obtained by The Associated Press, show school officials and Broward Sheriff's Deputy Scot Peterson, who has been accused of cowardice for failing to act during the shooting, recommended in September 2016 that Cruz be involuntarily committed for a mental evaluation.

March 19, 2018

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Surveillance Footage Captured During Parkland School Shooting Released

The video begins shortly after the shooting started, with Peterson and civilian security monitor Kelvin Greenleaf walking. The two then begin running, get into a golf cart and speed toward Building 12. More Here.

March 15, 2018

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Video: Surveillance Footage Captured During Parkland School Shooting Released

The video begins shortly after the shooting started, with Peterson and civilian security monitor Kelvin Greenleaf walking. The two then begin running, get into a golf cart and speed toward Building 12.

March 15, 2018

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New York City Removes Last Police Officers from Public Schools

“My colleagues think it’s outrageous — and really stupid,” teacher Arthur Goldstein said. “We’re not enthusiastic about arming teachers, but we liked having a cop around.”

March 13, 2018

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FL SRO Heard Shots Inside School Building, Told Officers to Stay Away

The records appear to support Broward Sheriff Scott Israel’s contention that Peterson, a longtime school resource officer, should have entered Building 12 to engage Cruz and try to prevent deaths.

March 9, 2018

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School Shootings: Time to Show Some Muscle

Deterrence is not just a matter of having sworn officers in the schools; it's having the right officer, with the right equipment, and the right training.

March 1, 2018

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Florida Deputy Accused of Cowardice During School Shooting Defends Himself

Scot Peterson issued a statement through his lawyer, Joseph DiRuzzo III, saying that he followed Broward County Sheriff’s Office protocol on Feb. 14 and that he didn’t rush into the school because he believed the gunfire was coming from outside.

February 26, 2018

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To Prevent School Shootings, Show Some Muscle

Deterrence is not just a matter of having armed personnel or even sworn officers in the schools; it’s having the right officer, with the right equipment, and the right training.

February 23, 2018

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New York Sheriff's Association Calls for Armed LEO in Every School

The Sheriffs' Association said the state Legislature and Gov. Andrew Cuomo should fund one armed officer in every school as part of the state budget for the fiscal year that starts April 1.

February 23, 2018

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Parkland High SRO Resigns Under Investigation for Failing to Engage Shooter

Sheriff Scott Israel said the deputy should have “went in. Addressed the killer. Killed the killer.”

February 22, 2018

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Following Up on School Shooting Threat, California Deputies Find Guns in Student's Home

When deputies arrived at the home Friday they found two AR-15 rifles, two handguns and 90 "high-capacity" ammunition magazines, the sheriff said.

February 21, 2018

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Minnesota 3rd-grader Fires Officer's Holstered Gun at School

Authorities are investigating how a Minnesota third-grader managed to discharge a police officer's holstered gun Monday afternoon while participating in a group activity at school.

February 6, 2018