Tag: Sandy Hook School Shooting

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Preventing School Shootings is Everybody's Business

Earlier this week, we reported on two separate incidents in which police in California arrested four teens—three in the first case, one in the second—possibly preventing two school shootings. You want to know another great way to prevent active killers in schools? Stop glorifying those atrocities and the sick murderers who commit them.

September 20, 2019

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Police Handled Response to Sandy Hook School Shooting Effectively, Report Says

A long-awaited report on law enforcement response to the 2012 school massacre in Newtown, CT, concludes state police handled the response effectively, but it recommends improvements to protecting crime scene integrity, dealing with victims' families and other issues.

January 12, 2018

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Georgia Proposes Sweeping 'Guns Everywhere' Law

Pro- and anti-gun forces do not agree on much, but they do agree on the breathtaking sweep of the Georgia legislation allowing guns in bars, schools, restaurants, churches and airports that is now awaiting the signature of Gov. Nathan Deal.

March 24, 2014

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Ct. Public Employee PTSD Bill Clears Senate

In legislation approved 18-5 that next heads to the House floor and other committees, teachers, emergency medical personnel, state and local police, and firefighters would be able to file claims for mental-health counseling following post-traumatic stress diagnoses by board-certified psychiatrists or psychologists.

March 19, 2014

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Sandy Hook School Shooting Crime Scene Photos

On Dec. 30, 2013, the Connecticut State Police released select photos from the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Conn., along with documents relating to the investigation.

December 30, 2013

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Video: Newtown Shooting Records Provide Details From Inside School

State police investigative documents on the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting describe the painful reactions of officers entering the classrooms and the horrific conditions they found inside.

December 29, 2013

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Newtown, Conn., School Shooting Evidence Search at Lanza Home

This video released by Connecticut State Police as part of its report on the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting shows an evidence search at the home of shooter Adam Lanza. Read the full story here.

December 29, 2013

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Families Ask Media to Stop Publicizing Names of Mass Shooters

For families, it is a small way to fight back. Their hope is that refusing to name the actors will mute the effects of their actions, and prevent other angry, troubled young men from being inspired by the infamy of those who opened fire at Columbine High School, Virginia Tech or Newtown, Conn.

December 22, 2013

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Newtown Shooter was Near School Day Before Attack

The data was discovered on a portable GPS device that was found in Lanza's home after the shooting, according to the 48-page summary report released today by Danbury State's Attorney Stephen Sedensky. The report stated that Lanza did not go directly to the school but was in the vicinity.

November 24, 2013

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Summary of Sandy Hook Shooting Report to be Released Next Monday

A summary of the long awaited state police report on the Dec. 14 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting will be released next Monday.

November 17, 2013

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K-9 Saint Michael Joins Conn. Force

Newtown's newest K-9 Officer Saint Michael, a two-year-old German shepherd, was sworn in today during a ceremony to pay tribute to the Newtown (Conn.) Police Department's recently deceased K-9 officer Baro at the Newtown Municipal Center.

September 19, 2013

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Conn. Gov. Warns State Police About Discussing Newtown

Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy has warned state police leaders to be more selective when discussing the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown.

August 13, 2013