Everyone across the country has felt the affect of the school shooting that happened in Texas. Parents, teachers, students, and more have all been trying to find a way to be ready and prepared for situations like that just in case. Teachers throughout Mecklenburg County have been thinking of ways to help themselves and their students to prepare for something like this.
Some teachers have said they don't need to hide behind desks they need to be trained to fight for their lives and the lives of the students in the school. Cabarrus County Schools Superintendent Dr. John Kopicki said having safety protocols, practicing them, and re-evaluating them is an ongoing effort.
Cabarrus County Schools also partners with the Concord Police Department and Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office. Both agencies provide a combined total of 40 school resource officers, which ensures there is an SRO at each elementary, middle and high school.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has nearly 70 SROs from CMPD, Huntersville, Matthews, Cornelius, Davidson and the CMS Police Department.
