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Hundreds apply to be crossing guards in Prince George's County
It’s been months since two children were hit and killed while using a crosswalk in Prince George’s, and since then there’s been a push to make crossing streets safer for kids. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports.
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Bowie State increases security measures for homecoming after Morgan State shooting
After Morgan State University canceled all homecoming activities following a shooting, Bowie State University amps up its campus security in preparation for its homecoming. News4’s Dominique Moody reports from campus.
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Prince George's County teacher pushes for classroom safety after alleged attack by students
A Prince George’s County teacher who says she was assaulted by two students at her elementary school last school year thought about quitting – but instead, decided to stay and fight for teacher safety. News4’s Darcy Spencer reports.
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Prince George's County teacher pushes for classroom safety after alleged attack by students
A Prince George’s County teacher is pushing for improved classroom safety for educators, a mission that stems from an attack that took place last school year.
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Schools using AI to prevent gun violence
As students return to the classroom around the D.C. region this year, safety is top of mind. “As a principal, the first thing you think of every day is keeping the students safe. And the parents, when they send the students to school, they trust that you and the staff will keep everyone safe every day,” said Bull Run...
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Schools use technology to prevent gun violence
An epidemic of gun violence in this country has some local schools embracing artificial intelligence to keep students and faculty safe. Investigative Reporter Tracee Wilkins and the News4 I-Team got an inside look at how the AI revolution is being used to prevent tragedies in the classroom.
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Fairfax Co. police chief talks school safety, deadly Burke Centre Parkway crash
Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis joined News4’s Tony Perkins in the studio to talk about safety in the upcoming school year.
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Prince William Schools Weighing $10M Plan for Weapons Detectors
The Prince William County Schools superintendent recommended a plan to install weapons detectors in all 34 middle and high schools. Here’s a quick look at the $10 million proposed plan and what’s next.
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‘I Want to Help': DC School Resource Officer Weighs In on Safety Debate
As the debate heats up over whether police belong inside schools, a school resource officer in Northeast D.C. speaks about his goals and his view of the SRO program. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.
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‘I Want to Help': DC School Resource Officer Weighs In on Safety Debate
As school shootings continue across the country and with at least two fatal shootings near D.C. schools this year, the debate on whether or not to have police officers inside public schools is heating up.
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Manassas High School Installs Metal Detectors — a First in the City
A Manassas high school started using metal detectors on Monday. News4’s Derrick Ward reports on how the program works and how it’s set to expand.
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Silent Alarms, Panic Buttons Could Be Required For Texas Schools
Schools in Texas could see increased required safety upgrades, including panic buttons.