Indiana advances first-in-nation proposal to require arming school officials

[Team Sergeant]

Good for Indiana!!!!


Indiana advances first-in-nation proposal to require arming school officials
Published April 04, 2013

FoxNews.com

Indiana lawmakers are pushing to make their state the first in the nation to require every school to have an armed employee on site, a proposal that aligns with recent recommendations from a National Rifle Association study.

The proposal in Indiana advanced through a House committee Tuesday. It goes beyond a law signed last month in South Dakota that would allow -- but not require -- teachers to carry guns.

The Indiana bill would mandate that one officer in every public and charter school have a loaded weapon during school hours. The officers could be police officers or other non-educators but also could be teachers or principals.


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[Streck-Fu]

There is a fair amount of push back for making it a requirement. Many prefer that the school districts are allowed to decide.....which is weird because I'm not aware of any restrictions against armed security on campus.

I think having a few armed employees (teachers and administrators) would be more effective than a single security officer. That single officer is the obvious first target once removed exposes everyone else. Armed staff allows for a more unpredictable response.

As an Indiana resident with two elementary age children and wife that substitute teaches, this is my preference. My wife has already stated that, if this is approved, she would be willing to get more training and carry at school.
The current procedures for an intruder are completely inadequate and unrealistic (having some kids hide in the restroom which has only one entrance, for example).

[Team Sergeant]

I don't think you can force any teacher or administrator to carry a weapon. I've seen schools with no men on the campus, only female teachers. Most of them lean far left that that means very few could be considered to carry.
This is going to end up with armed security guards, which is better than nothing. A good guard is not going to allow himself to be shot without a fight. I think a lot of retired LEO's and veterans would heed such a call.

[Dusty]

They've got the right azimuth.

[PedOncoDoc]

I've had several conversations with the principal at my children's elementary school about school security. He owns firearms and regularly shoots to keep his skills up. In the wake of Sandy Hook he was hoping Michigan would pass the enhanced CCW permit legislation that was on the table and would have allowed people who receive additional training to carry in "gun free zones", including schools. Unfortunately, Michigan waffled in the wake of Sandy Hook and the enhanced CCW did not go through.

This gentleman knows every child in that school by name and personally follows up with parents if they have any concerns, or if their child has been having problems and/or was involved in an incident.

We are very happy that he is the head of our elementary school and I wish there were more like him.

[Badger52]

Paragraph 2, in post #3 here - good to see a heavier watt light bulb coming on. Something to be decided locally, as it should be, because they live with their concerns, or find solutions.