High Security in Schools

I'm curious...with all the school shootings and other dangerous things going on in schools, what is your opinion on increase in security...like metal detectors, searching bags and lockers, or fencing the school...maybe more cops walking around the halls...do you think high security will prevent shootings and other things? Would there be any negative affects on the students down the road?

if the kid wants to kill someone he's gonna kill someone.....

There's a school near my parents that "locks down" during classes...security roam the halls...and there are surveillance cams everywhere. Shit still goes on, but not nearly as much as other schools....

Security would just medicate the problem. Wouldn't cure it.
We need to revolutionize the way our social systems work.

In schools where they've increased the numbers of security guards, metal detectors and cameras, that has helped lower instances of some crimes. But the wigged-out "crazy" who comes in and begins randomly shooting or holding people hostage can still do his evil deeds if he's determined to.

To me, solving the problem involves a different approach to mental health and emotional expression, particularly for men, most of whom aren't trained to feel and express emotions in a healthy fashion. Then when the really at-risk, desperate ones go over the edge, they end up acting out on their anger and desperation, often victimizing children and others who are completely defenseless--the most vulnerable victims they can find. It's heartbreaking. And it's far more than a school security problem. A history of bullying and victimization seems to be a common thread among many of the recent publicized events. Scares me to death. I'm so glad my son's no longer in primary or secondary school, and I'm glad I'm no longer teaching, too.

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Originally Posted by birdgirl73

In schools where they've increased the numbers of security guards, metal detectors and cameras, that has helped lower instances of some crimes. But the wigged-out "crazy" who comes in and begins randomly shooting or holding people hostage can still do his evil deeds if he's determined to.

To me, solving the problem involves a different approach to mental health and emotional expression, particularly for men, most of whom aren't trained to feel and express emotions in a healthy fashion. Then when the really at-risk, desperate ones go over the edge, they end up acting out on their anger and desperation, often victimizing children and others who are completely defenseless--the most vulnerable victims they can find. It's heartbreaking. And it's far more than a school security problem. A history of bullying and victimization seems to be a common thread among many of the recent publicized events. Scares me to death. I'm so glad my son's no longer in primary or secondary school, and I'm glad I'm no longer teaching, too.

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Exactly what I was trying to say. Just far more explained and eloquent.
I tend to get lazy.

those who are willing to trade liberty for a little saftey, deserve neither saftey nor liberty. haha

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Originally Posted by souldistortion

those who are willing to trade liberty for a little saftey, deserve neither saftey nor liberty. haha

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Preach man, Preach

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Originally Posted by gr8misadventures

There's a school near my parents that "locks down" during classes...security roam the halls...and there are surveillance cams everywhere. Shit still goes on, but not nearly as much as other schools....

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Holy cow...sounds like a prison!

I agree that we should look into mental/emotional health, but I think it would cost too much and take too much time so I guess a quick, easy, and cheap fix is how people generally want to handle problems. Which, in the long run, isn't so effective...in most cases. Sometimes, easy and quick solution backfires and creates more problems...I think.

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Originally Posted by birdgirl73

In schools where they've increased the numbers of security guards, metal detectors and cameras, that has helped lower instances of some crimes. But the wigged-out "crazy" who comes in and begins randomly shooting or holding people hostage can still do his evil deeds if he's determined to.

To me, solving the problem involves a different approach to mental health and emotional expression, particularly for men, most of whom aren't trained to feel and express emotions in a healthy fashion. Then when the really at-risk, desperate ones go over the edge, they end up acting out on their anger and desperation, often victimizing children and others who are completely defenseless--the most vulnerable victims they can find. It's heartbreaking. And it's far more than a school security problem. A history of bullying and victimization seems to be a common thread among many of the recent publicized events. Scares me to death. I'm so glad my son's no longer in primary or secondary school, and I'm glad I'm no longer teaching, too.

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:thumbsup:
You took the words right out of my mouth.
Except in a way more elowuent way than I could, since I'm hight.