3: MAKIN G SCH OOLS SA FER
We need to make our schools safer, not only by enhancing their physical security and making sure
they are prepared to respond to emergencies like a mass shooting, but also by creating safer and
more nurturing school climates that help prevent school violence. Each school is different and should
have the flexibility to address its most pressing needs. Some schools will want trained and armed
police; others may prefer increased counseling services. Either way, each district should be able to
choose what is best to protect its own students.