Think about 9-11. If they had doors that prevented the terrorists from entering the pilots pit, things might have been different. (Look up which lobbyist kept this from happening prior to 9-11).
Maybe we need steel doors halfway down long school corridors that can be closed from a "watch location".
Maybe we need hallway cameras??
Maybe we need to think about dispersing the kids OUT of the buildings instead of making them sitting ducks.
But most of all....we need a place that people can call to report erratic behavior of an individual. I know....They can't do anything BEFORE something happens...or if it's domestic...
I’ve thought about this ever since yesterday. Obviously, more restrictive laws would have zero effect on what this deranged monster did. The ONLY thing that stops an active shooter is another person with superior force. That means “A man (or woman) with a gun.” Period. I don’t care if it’s a police officer or a trained non-LEO. The only hope of stopping tragedies like this is to allow armed citizens or cops inside our schools.
TC
I read yesterday that the young man had come to the school the day before, and caused an altercation. Seems to me the Principal should at least have asked the police to be on site for a day or two, just in case the man returned. Monday morning quarterbacking, I know, but it may be useful info for other schools or institutions who might have a similar situation.