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SCHOOL SAFETY


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Pulaski County schools enhance safety with weapon detectors

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Pulaski County school leaders have installed weapon detectors to ensure no one brings anything dangerous into the middle and high schools.

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Emergency Lockdown Blessing Buckets rolled out in Grayson County Schools

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Grayson County Public Schools is enhancing classroom safety by installing Lockdown Blessing Buckets across the county.

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Speed enforcement cameras in school zones could be in Blacksburg come this fall

Read full article: Speed enforcement cameras in school zones could be in Blacksburg come this fall

The Blacksburg Town Council held a work session to discuss the next steps in their process of bringing speed enforcement cameras to town.

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New safety tip line keeping Roanoke students safe

Read full article: New safety tip line keeping Roanoke students safe

Roanoke City Public Schools say the district's 24/7 safety tip line helped police track down and arrest those responsible for making school threats.

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Roanoke City Public Schools closed Thursday as police investigate social media threats

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Roanoke City Public Schools will be closed Thursday as local law enforcement works to investigate social media threats, according to school officials.

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Virginia bill could require school districts to implement โ€˜panic alarmโ€™ for life-threatening emergencies

Read full article: Virginia bill could require school districts to implement โ€˜panic alarmโ€™ for life-threatening emergencies

The bill is similar to legislation called 'Alyssa's Law', named after a student who was killed in the 2018 Stoneman Douglas High School shooting

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Student will not return to Grandin Court Elementary for remainder of school year after making threats

Read full article: Student will not return to Grandin Court Elementary for remainder of school year after making threats

Thereโ€™s growing fallout over a school threat made by a Roanoke elementary student, as parents say even after hearing from school leaders theyโ€™re still not sure they can trust them.

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Grandin Court Elementary parents โ€˜horrified,โ€™ โ€˜blindsidedโ€™ by school shooting threat, district response

Read full article: Grandin Court Elementary parents โ€˜horrified,โ€™ โ€˜blindsidedโ€™ by school shooting threat, district response

Parents of students at Grandin Court Elementary School in Roanoke shared their concerns after hearing of a school threat, and the school district's response.

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Roanoke parents outraged after fifth-grader who threatened students, staff could return to school

Read full article: Roanoke parents outraged after fifth-grader who threatened students, staff could return to school

Parents tell 10 News the incident first took place back in October, but now they're sounding the alarm after they learned the child could return to school.

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Juvenile charged after bomb threat at Henry County middle school

Read full article: Juvenile charged after bomb threat at Henry County middle school

A juvenile has been arrested and charged after a bomb threat was made at Fieldale-Collinsville Middle School Friday, according to the Henry County Sheriffโ€™s Office.

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Law enforcement investigate Martinsville, Rockbridge County High School bomb threat hoax

Read full article: Law enforcement investigate Martinsville, Rockbridge County High School bomb threat hoax

An update on a school threat hoax we first told you about Tuesday. We've learned two local school districts were among several others across the state to receive the same fake threat.

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Martinsville High School cleared, safe after bomb threat

Read full article: Martinsville High School cleared, safe after bomb threat

Martinsville High School students returned to class after a bomb threat was found to be non-credible.

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Rockbridge Co. High School after-school activities canceled after school threat, evacuation

Read full article: Rockbridge Co. High School after-school activities canceled after school threat, evacuation

After-school activities are canceled at Rockbridge County High School after a bomb threat Tuesday afternoon, according to school leaders.

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Pulaski County superintendent addresses school safety after social media threats

Read full article: Pulaski County superintendent addresses school safety after social media threats

The Uvaldee Foundation for Kids, a national organization, is now offering to help with security after social media threats made against Pulaski Middle School.10 News spoke with Pulaski school officials Monday who said the help isnโ€™t needed.

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Liberty University has historically underreported crime, according to federal report

Read full article: Liberty University has historically underreported crime, according to federal report

Liberty University is under fire after leaders failed to warn students on campus about safety threats and under-reported crime statistics, according to a Washington Post report on the preliminary findings of a federal investigation.

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Blacksburg officials considering school zone speeding cameras

Read full article: Blacksburg officials considering school zone speeding cameras

The Blacksburg Town Council and police are in the early stages of curbing chronic speeders in school zones throughout the town.

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Lockdown at Lord Botetourt High lifted after threat found unsubstantiated

Read full article: Lockdown at Lord Botetourt High lifted after threat found unsubstantiated

Lord Botetourt High School was put in lockdown on Friday afternoon after a possible threat, according to Botetourt County Public Schools officials.

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Appomattox Co. High School evacuated after threat, students dismissed early

Read full article: Appomattox Co. High School evacuated after threat, students dismissed early

Students were evacuated and released early after a threat was made at Appomattox County High School Friday, according to school officials.

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Roanoke City Public Schools has 26 SROs, one in every building

Read full article: Roanoke City Public Schools has 26 SROs, one in every building

Roanoke City Public School leaders have hit a huge milestone when it comes to school resource officer staffing.

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Man found guilty after reportedly bringing semi-automatic firearms onto Wythe County school property

Read full article: Man found guilty after reportedly bringing semi-automatic firearms onto Wythe County school property

A Wythe County man charged in February after reportedly bringing two fully-loaded firearms onto school property in February was found guilty on multiple charges Wednesday, according to the Wythe County Commonwealthโ€™s Attorney.

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Back to school safety and security: Nelson County Public Schools

Read full article: Back to school safety and security: Nelson County Public Schools

Nelson County Public Schools serves about 1,500 students in two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.

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Pulaski County Schools use new software to help teachers keep students safe

Read full article: Pulaski County Schools use new software to help teachers keep students safe

Pulaski County school leaders are putting safety in the hands of the people who are likely to see a threat first: teachers.

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Back to school safety and security: Charlotte County Public Schools

Read full article: Back to school safety and security: Charlotte County Public Schools

Charlotte County Public Schools consists of Randolph-Henry High School, one middle school and three elementary schools.

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Back to school safety and security: Appomattox County Public Schools

Read full article: Back to school safety and security: Appomattox County Public Schools

Appomattox County Public Schools serves around 2,300 students in four schools. Much of their upgrades were part of the remodel and addition to the high school.

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10 News Investigates: Back to school safety and security initiatives

Read full article: 10 News Investigates: Back to school safety and security initiatives

As your kids are getting ready for their first day, 10 News was spending the entire summer tracking where your tax dollars are going for school safety.

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Roanoke County considering additional funding outlets for SROs

Read full article: Roanoke County considering additional funding outlets for SROs

Roanoke County Police Chief, R.M. Poindexter, is asking for funding for eight additional positions.

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Safe Schools Lynchburg fundraising to install security film to windows, door at E. C. Glass High School

Read full article: Safe Schools Lynchburg fundraising to install security film to windows, door at E. C. Glass High School

Safe Schools Lynchburg's mission is to enhance security at Lynchburg City Schools.

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Law enforcement training ensures students are safe in active shooter situations

Read full article: Law enforcement training ensures students are safe in active shooter situations

School shootings are pushing law enforcement to look at alternative ways to keep students safe.

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Liberty University Security & Public Safety launches โ€˜Champion Safeโ€™ app

Read full article: Liberty University Security & Public Safety launches โ€˜Champion Safeโ€™ app

The Liberty University Office of Security & Public Safety has announced a new safety app for the campus community.

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Montgomery County Board of Supervisors to determine SRO funding

Read full article: Montgomery County Board of Supervisors to determine SRO funding

Funding for school resource officers is up for discussion at Monday's Board of Supervisors meeting in Montgomery County.

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Buena Vista schools unveils new high-tech security system

Read full article: Buena Vista schools unveils new high-tech security system

From vape detection to license plate recognition, the high-tech Verkada system now installed at Parry McCluer High School addresses a range of potential threats and concerns and will streamline communication with police in the event of a crisis.

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Bedford County to put SROs in elementary schools

Read full article: Bedford County to put SROs in elementary schools

The Bedford County Sheriffโ€™s Office is hiring for SROs and encourages people with at least two years of law enforcement experience to apply.

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Montgomery County School Board hears safety survey results

Read full article: Montgomery County School Board hears safety survey results

Students, parents and staff were amongst the respondents for the safety survey.

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Man arrested after bringing semi-automatic firearms near Wythe County school property, Sheriff says

Read full article: Man arrested after bringing semi-automatic firearms near Wythe County school property, Sheriff says

A man has been arrested after the Wythe County Sheriffโ€™s Office said he brought two fully-loaded firearms near school property in Wythe County on Friday.

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Roanoke City School Board hears update regarding new safety measures

Read full article: Roanoke City School Board hears update regarding new safety measures

Some of the safety measures included more school resource officers, panic button app and a 24/7 safety tip line.

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Montgomery County Schools release safety survey for families, reinforce protocols following Newport News school shooting

Read full article: Montgomery County Schools release safety survey for families, reinforce protocols following Newport News school shooting

Montgomery County Public Schools is looking to get families input on what safety measures they feel are a priority.

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Henry County juvenile charged with felony after bomb threat at middle school

Read full article: Henry County juvenile charged with felony after bomb threat at middle school

A juvenile has been arrested and charged after a bomb threat was reported at Laurel Park Middle School Friday, according to the Henry County Sheriffโ€™s Office.

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Mental toll school lockdowns can have on students, parents, staff

Read full article: Mental toll school lockdowns can have on students, parents, staff

Some schools in southwest Virginia were in a lockdown for multiple hours.

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Roanoke City Schools launches new safety app for teachers, police

Read full article: Roanoke City Schools launches new safety app for teachers, police

The new safety app was one of 25 safety measures the district is working on implementing.

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Pittsylvania Board of Supervisors approves grant to add 10 school resource officers

Read full article: Pittsylvania Board of Supervisors approves grant to add 10 school resource officers

The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to approve a grant to add 10 school resource officers to its school division.

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Six people hurt in California school shooting, officials say

Read full article: Six people hurt in California school shooting, officials say

Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, in a tweet, said that the shooting took place at Sojourner Truth School and that all six of the victims are adults.

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Could this โ€˜attack-resistantโ€™ glass stop the next school shooter?

Read full article: Could this โ€˜attack-resistantโ€™ glass stop the next school shooter?

Armoured One builds special glass to slow down an attacker and provide more time for students and teachers to get to safety.

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Roanoke parents voice concerns over school threats, possible consequences for students

Read full article: Roanoke parents voice concerns over school threats, possible consequences for students

Roanoke City Superintendent Verletta White said extracurriculars will be taken away from students if these threats don't stop, which parents say is a bad idea.

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โ€˜Itโ€™s getting real ridiculous:โ€™ Parents react to multiple Roanoke City school threats made in last 24 hours

Read full article: โ€˜Itโ€™s getting real ridiculous:โ€™ Parents react to multiple Roanoke City school threats made in last 24 hours

Roanoke City parents are calling on school leaders to do more to prevent more school threats and lockdowns from happening.

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Virginia Tech to host live safety, security discussion

Read full article: Virginia Tech to host live safety, security discussion

Virginia Tech Emergency Management and the Virginia Tech Police Department will come together to present valuable information on safety, security, and preparedness in a virtual meeting on Wednesday.

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E.C. Glass students have late dismissal due to lockdown, search

Read full article: E.C. Glass students have late dismissal due to lockdown, search

Officials said all students are safe, and that their search is out of an abundance of caution

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Lynchburg leaders discuss school safety during joint meeting

Read full article: Lynchburg leaders discuss school safety during joint meeting

Lynchburg City Council and the School Board held a joint meeting and discussed a feasible and affordable master plan for the entire district.

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Martinsville City schools installs window security films to slow down potential intruders

Read full article: Martinsville City schools installs window security films to slow down potential intruders

School leaders said these window films would delay an intruder from breaking a window and getting inside a classroom.

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Danville Public Schools to add safety measures

Read full article: Danville Public Schools to add safety measures

The goal is to have metal detectors in each of the high schools and middle schools

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Police: One student dead, one injured after NC high school stabbing

Read full article: Police: One student dead, one injured after NC high school stabbing

Authorities said the two students were taken to the hospital to be treated, but one succumbed to their injuries.

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Authorities issue 303 summonses in school zones during back to school week in Roanoke

Read full article: Authorities issue 303 summonses in school zones during back to school week in Roanoke

Safety is top of the mind in and out of the classroom this year, and each school day starts on the road.

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Locking in safety: This product aims to keep students safe in the classroom

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A quarter of Nightlock annual sales were shipped just in June, and the owners believe the tragic shootings in Uvalde and Oxford and school districts wanting to prepare for the upcoming school year contributed to the dramatic increase in sales.

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Have a question about school safety? Ask the expert

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We'll answer questions about school safety.

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WATCH: โ€˜Solutionaries: Safer Schoolsโ€™

Read full article: WATCH: โ€˜Solutionaries: Safer Schoolsโ€™

Our Solutionaries team tracks down solutions to one of the scariest, most terrifying problems plaguing parentsโ€”school safety.

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Authorities: Three children located, safe after being abducted from a Floyd Co. school bus

Read full article: Authorities: Three children located, safe after being abducted from a Floyd Co. school bus

Three children have been located safely after being abducted from a Floyd County school bus on its morning route, the Floyd County Sheriffโ€™s Office said.

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โ€˜Itโ€™s everybodyโ€™s responsibility.โ€™ Why security experts, educators say safer schools means going beyond the classroom

Read full article: โ€˜Itโ€™s everybodyโ€™s responsibility.โ€™ Why security experts, educators say safer schools means going beyond the classroom

The debate over school safety has reignited talks on everything from bulletproof shields to more funding for mental health services.

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Students at Appomattox Middle School evacuate due to written message in bathroom

Read full article: Students at Appomattox Middle School evacuate due to written message in bathroom

Appomattox Middle School students evacuated the building due to a one-word message written in a bathroom, Appomattox Middle School officials said.

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School districts prioritize safety as students get ready for school

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Many school districts are making final safety preparations to welcome your kids back to the classroom.

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Roanoke City schools ready to return to the classroom despite staffing shortages

Read full article: Roanoke City schools ready to return to the classroom despite staffing shortages

Since January, the school system has hired 179 teaching positions for the upcoming school year, leaving 29 positions still open, with 12 of those still pending.

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Pulaski school leaders putting student safety, school security first

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Pulaski school leaders are putting student safety and school security on the top of their list of things to address this year, like many other schools in the region.

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Franklin County leaders approve more school resource officer positions

Read full article: Franklin County leaders approve more school resource officer positions

Grant funding will allow six additional resource officers to monitor two elementary schools each.

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Radford authorities engage in school active-threat training

Read full article: Radford authorities engage in school active-threat training

The training presents officers with different scenarios of breached buildings and numbers of active threats.

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