Tag: School Shootings: Page 13

Technology

Arkansas County Locates School Shooting Hoax 9-1-1 Caller With Solacom Mapping Software

Guardian Map is a geo-location and mapping feature that comes with Solacom’s Guardian 9-1-1 Solution, a user-centric voice, data, and video emergency call management solution for public safety answering points (PSAPs). Marion County 911 had the system installed on Feb. 28. Guardian Map allows call takers to view the location and status of all 9-1-1 calls right from their desktops.

March 19, 2018

Patrol

Experts Believe Anonymous Tip Lines Can Prevent School Shootings

In Colorado, at least two high school students were arrested based on information sent to the state anonymous tip line and mobile app, known as Safe2Tell. “They had a list, they had weapons, they knew exactly what they wanted to do,” said Colorado Attorney General Cynthia Coffman, whose office administers the program.

March 16, 2018

Patrol

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

Patrol

Florida Prosecutors to Seek Death Penalty for Parkland Shooting Suspect

Broward State Attorney Michael Satz said he had filed the Notice of Intent to Seek Death in the case against 19-year-old Nikolas Cruz.

March 14, 2018

Patrol

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

Weapons

Florida Governor Signs ‘School Safety’ Bill That Could Arm Teachers

Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Friday signed into state law new gun restrictions and a provision that allows teachers to arm themselves in response to the Parkland school shooting.

March 9, 2018

Special Units

2 Florida SWAT Officers Suspended for Responding to Parkland School Shooting

The officers did not have permission to respond to the shooting at Parkland on Feb. 14, when 17 people were killed.

March 8, 2018

Patrol

Broward Deputies were Ordered to Form Perimeter Outside Parkland School During Shooting, Paper Says

Capt. Jan Jordan, commander of BSO’s Parkland district, gave the order, the log shows, identifying her by her police call sign.

March 2, 2018

Training

Training Simulators: Going Beyond Shoot, Don't Shoot

Here's a look at what can be done when simulator training is taken to the next level.

March 1, 2018

Patrol

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

Patrol

Georgia Teacher Arrested After Shot Fired in Empty Classroom

Police didn't immediately say why Davidson reportedly fired the gun, but noted that he aimed away from anyone into an exterior window as the principal tried to unlock the classroom door. After the gunshot, the school was immediately placed on lockdown.

February 28, 2018

Patrol

Florida Officer Honored for Capturing Parkland School Shooting Suspect

“It’s not about me. It’s about my brothers and sisters in law enforcement, fire rescue, first responders. We all had a role that day,” Coconut Creek Officer Michael Leonard told Broward County commissioners as they honored him Tuesday. “I’m honored to wear the badge.”

February 27, 2018