Bulletproof Backpacks—More Needs To Be Done To Keep Kids Safe

Eventguardservices2920 Jul, 2020Business

Sales of bulletproof backpacks soar every time there is a school or other mass shooting. How sad that parents have to consider these types of safety precautions for their children. While bulletproof backpacks will stop bullets from a handgun, they won�t stop bullets shot for an assault rifle according to experts. What else can be done? School Culture. How students interact with adults/teachers and each other at school can say a lot about whether a student may feel bullied or depressed�often common emotional states of troubled students who later bring a gun to school. Schools districts should invest in resources so these students can be identified and helped. The school culture should also have a zero tolerance for bullying and students should feel comfortable enough to report dangerous or disturbing behavior. All threats must be taken seriously.