DPS says that by using all available resources, Texans can work together to keep schools safe.
The Center offers valuable resources on school safety for parents and members of the school community and is designed to be a central location for research, training and technical information for all school districts, charter schools and community colleges in the state.
The Center has staff experienced in school safety and can provide technical assistance or training, conduct program evaluations or offer resources to schools, says DPS. Classes are also available online for the community.which is not school-specific but could be used in the event of a shooting at or near a school.
The newly implemented alert system is designed to notify people in close proximity to an active shooter situation through cell phones, local broadcast media and TxDOT Dynamic Message Signs , to encourage people to avoid the area or shelter-in-place. DPS will issue an Active Shooter Alert when an agency submits a request that meets the following requirements:Determination that an Active Shooter Alert would assist individuals near the active shooter’s location
Verification exists of the active shooter situation through a preliminary investigation by the requesting agency
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