We take a look at how local community colleges are staying prepared when it comes to active shooter situations.
In the wake of the deadly mass shooting at Michigan State University, colleges in the Bay Area are making sure they're prepared when it comes to campus safety.
Tim Leong, director of communications for the Contra Costa Community College District, which is home to more than 50,000 students across five campuses, said campus safety is one of the district's top priorities. The colleges partner with local law enforcement for active shooter training exercises to help familiarize agencies with the layout of the campuses should an active shooting take place.
"They walk the streets, they walk the hallways, they walk our campuses," Leong said."They have just such greater intimate knowledge about the physical plan that makes up any of our campuses."
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