Patty is in kindergarten, has twelve years of public school ahead of her, and I really don't want to spend those years fearing for her safety. And that's not even mentioning that next year JT will begin school, too. Boy, does homeschooling sound appealing right now.
I just have to ask, how many more school shootings have to occur before schools implement adequate security to protect our kids? It's painfully obvious that the procedures adopted in the years following Columbine are not effective. Having a door bell at the front entrance is not enough.
But, then we have to ask ourselves, how much security is enough?
Do we need armed security in our school buildings? Armed faculty? Frankly, the idea of an armed guard in my child's elementary school terrifies me. But, I wouldn't cross it off the possibilities list.
Metal detectors? Yes, please. At each and every doorway.
As I write this I can't help but wonder where are all of the security companies in all of this? We have a desperate situation so where's the guy saying, your school security is fallible and needs major improvements. Where's the plan to make our schools safe?
Do me a favor, on your next visit to your child's school, count how many doors there are leading to the outside . For the heck of it, check to see if those outside doors are locked. Count the security cameras, too. Locked doors and security cameras will not keep your child safe if an armed gunman makes his way into the school and opens fire.
Our schools are not safe. And I think it's way past time for someone to do something about it.
It's time to lock up our schools tighter than Fort Knox. Our children are more precious than any amount of money. Let's see our schools implement security similar to the banking industry. Have you ever worked in a bank? Banks are pretty serious about keeping their money safe. Let's see schools treat our children in the same way. There have to be better security plans that can be implemented.
Written On: Friday, December 14, 2012
