Safe Schools
Shara Park
SLC schools begin ‘soft launch’ of metal detector
Students and staff at four schools in the Salt Lake City School District were welcomed back from fall break with new weapons detectors and security officers.7 months ago
Larry D. Curtis
Grantsville High School: ‘Please know everyone is safe’
A heavy police presence at Grantsville High School was an indication of a threat but the school posted on its Facebook page that "everyone is safe."7 months ago
Larry D. Curtis
Two surrender to end SWAT standoff in Kearns
South Kearns Elementary is in lockout protocol for after-school programs because of police activity in the area.7 months ago
Associated Press
South Carolina high school mourns after shooting kills 3 teenage students
A South Carolina high school is in mourning after three teenage students were killed in a weekend shooting.7 months ago
Larry D. Curtis
Utah school bus driver arrested, suspected of driving students while intoxicated
A Utah school bus driver was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated with students on board after an anonymous complaint.7 months ago
Larry D. Curtis
Written threat found at park targets Utah high school with shooting in two weeks
A threat, apparently written with a sharpie on playground equipment, said Brighton High School will be the target of a shooting on Sept. 20. The scrawled message is under investigation by police.8 months ago
Braden McElreath and Michael Houck, KSL TV
8 Utah schools have been placed on lockdown since the start 2023-2024 school year
In just two and a half weeks, seven Utah schools have issued seven lockdown protocols.8 months ago
Josh Szymanik
Spike in behavior incidents has many Utah schools trying new approaches to keep students safe
A statewide report shows violence, intimidation and vandalism recently skyrocketed in Utah schools. The numbers have school districts worried. Here’s what some schools are trying to do about it.8 months ago
Associated Press
Police search for suspected shooter at University of North Carolina; students warned to stay inside
An apparent shooting at the University of North Carolina flagship campus on Monday led to a school-wide alert warning of an “armed, dangerous person on or near campus” and urging people to go inside and avoid windows.8 months ago
Brianna Chavez
Sandy bus driver charged with hitting, killing teen in January
A former school bus driver from Sandy is formally being charged for hitting and killing a 15-year-old girl in January.9 months ago
Ladd Egan and Cindy St. Clair
Every Utah school to conduct threat assessments
School threat assessments aim to identify warning signs early, determine whether threats are serious, and thwart acts of violence before it’s too late. And they are now required in Utah schools.9 months ago
Eliza Pace, KSL TV
Utah school shooting training called into question over speaker’s background
Cedar City Police Department is hosting and paying for an event on school shooters, featuring a speaker who claims no academic background in criminal profiling or law enforcement.9 months ago
Larry D. Curtis
Izzy Tichenor’s family, Davis School District reach settlement in bullying lawsuit
The family of 10-year-old Isabella "Izzy" Tichenor, who died by suicide in 2021, has reached a $2 million settlement with Davis School District.9 months ago
Shara Park
Utah School Security Task Force discusses building design solutions
Utah's School Safety Task force listened to suggestions by security experts on how to keep schools safe by improving building security and designs.9 months ago
Karah Brackin
Utah’s first lady hosts conference for educators focusing on mental health
Thousands of Utah teachers and community leaders joined Utah's First Lady Abby Cox in a conference to focus on educators' mental health.10 months ago
Annie Knox and Daniella Rivera
Fake calls, real consequences: The public safety impact of ‘swatting’
Face criminal harassment calls aren’t just crimes, police say. They’re also an immense drain on emergency resources. The KSL investigators report on 'swatting,' the trend which has local law enforcement and the FBI concerned.10 months ago
Michael Houck and Larry D. Curtis
Two Highland students arrested with loaded guns at school
Two students were found with a loaded handgun each at Highland High School Monday and were arrested after an officer noticed suspicious activity. A third student was arrested but did not have a gun and was released to a legal guardian.11 months ago
KSL TV
Sunday Edition: Hoax School Threats, GSL Water Levels, Smith’s Ballpark Future
This week on Sunday Edition, Doug discusses the ongoing investigation into the hoax school threats that have been circulating, this year's record-breaking moisture is impacting the water levels of the Great Salt Lake, and how the Ballpark community is getting a say in the future of the Smith's Ballpark.12 months ago
Keira Fairmont, Annie Knox, Mike Headrick
Lessons in the lockdown: Can one school’s response to shots fired help improve safety plans in Utah?
Gunshots outside Taylorsville High School earlier this year left students rattled and left the KSL Investigators asking if commonly used safety protocols are the best option when every second counts.12 months ago
Deanie Wimmer
Utah lawmaker questions schools leaving money on the table for mental health screenings
Schools screen vision and hearing, so why not mental health? While funding is available, most Utah schools do not take part in a state program to provide mental health screenings in school, even though suicide is the number one cause of death among Utah teens.12 months ago
Shara Park
Sounds similar to gunshots prompt evacuation at Sunburst Elementary School
Dozens of armed officers rushed into Sunburst Elementary School Monday after a report of a possible shooting. Thankfully, it wasn't one, but parents and students were still shaken up.1 year ago
Ashley Moser
Canyons School District reflects on safety following Tennessee school shooting
All of the elementary, middle and some of the Canyons School District’s high schools have security vestibules at the front of campus — one of many security measures in place to protect students and staff.1 year ago
Shelby Lofton
Spanish Fork High says emergency app helped during hoax call lockdown
The Nebo School District credits a new phone app for quick communication and direction during Wednesday's lockdown after hoax calls came in about a shooting threat.1 year ago
