Safe Schools
Aley Davis
Utah School Bus Driver Urges People To Drive More Carefully Around Students
Students are in the most danger of a driver hitting them while getting on or off the school bus6 years ago
Mike Anderson
First Responders Work Together in Simulated WSU Mass Shooting
Several agencies from across Weber County worked together on a mock mass-shooting training exercise, brushing up on their ability to work together in a worst-case scenario.6 years ago
Emiley Dewey, Deanie Wimmer & Keri Wilcox
KSL Teacher Survey: Schools Don’t Do Enough to Control Access to Campus
More than 1,400 teachers responded to a KSL survey sent to high school teachers across the state. Around 90 percent of respondents reported feeling safe in their schools and classrooms, but almost 60 percent said they didn’t feel their schools did enough to control access to their buildings or equip them to address mental health concerns.6 years ago
Tania Dean & Mike Headrick
Utah Schools Make Safety Improvements Ahead of 2018-2019 School Year
School safety has been on people’s minds for decades, but six months ago, the mass shooting in Parkland, Florida was a solemn reminder that violence in our schools is still a huge concern.6 years ago
John Hollenhorst
Utah Lawmaker Proposes Putting a Team in Every School to Catch Red Flags
After most school massacres, people look back and realize there were warning signs that everyone missed — or didn't take seriously. Now, Utah is moving toward a mental health approach designed to catch those red flags before a tragedy takes place.6 years ago
Aley Davis
How Parents Can Prepare Their Children For The Upcoming School Year
Your “Back to School” list probably includes buying new clothes and school supplies, but does it also include talking to your children about safety?6 years ago
Ladd Egan
‘Urgency Has Kind of Faded,’ 6 Months After Parkland, Lawmakers Wait To Act On School Safety
The possibility is fading, lawmakers say, for a special legislative session this year to enact any of the recommendations from the Utah Safe Schools Commission.6 years ago
Sean Moody
‘March For Our Lives’ Venue Backs Out Of Event; Gun Rights Advocates Offer Alternative Location
As the March for Our Lives "Road to Change" tour approaches its July 14 date in Salt Lake City, the event is looking for a new venue.6 years ago
Jessica Campisi and Saeed Ahmed, CNN
This is the poem a kindergarten teacher hung up so her students know what to do in a school shooting
With an average of one attack a week this year alone, school shootings are now a reality students and teachers live with. And school officials are trying to tackle the danger however they can.6 years ago
Andrew Adams
Orem PD gains live remote access to Orem HS surveillance cameras
The police department will now have live access to all of Orem High’s surveillance cameras when there is a major incident or other emergency, with police able to access the individual video feeds from the station, or from tablets and mobile devices.6 years ago
Andrew Adams
New technology from Utah company aims to improve response to school shootings
A Utah company that develops and sells body armor unveiled new technology Friday aimed at improving the response times to school shootings and reducing the resulting casualties.6 years ago
Alex Cabrero
Rulon Gardner hopes to bring more than wrestling knowledge to Herriman High School
And at a school like Herriman, where suicides have happened far too often this past school year, he's someone students can listen to. He's been there.6 years ago
Alex Cabrero
Old fire hoses used to keep classrooms safe
No matter what it costs, schools all across the country are trying to do whatever possible to keep students safe.6 years ago
Mike Anderson
Veterans offer volunteer security for Washington County schools
About 30 Vietnam veterans are offering to volunteer their time and pay for training in order to provide additional security at Washington County schools. The school district, however, says accepting that help is easier said than done.6 years ago
Alex Cabrero
Two marches held in Salt Lake City, for and against gun control
It's not uncommon to see a march, rally, or walk in downtown Salt Lake City, especially on a Saturday morning. But this Saturday morning saw two.6 years ago
Mark Stevens
Safe Schools: Fighting gun violence with Extreme Risk Protection Orders
As Utah searches for solutions to gun violence, special court orders may be one piece in the puzzle to prevent suicides, murders, and mass shootings.6 years ago
Keri Wilcox
Safe Schools: Parent Panel
In Search of Safe Schools, KSL has examined ideas from other states, talked with experts here in Utah, and started a community conversation. But what do parents think?6 years ago
Keri Wilcox
Safe Schools: Law Enforcement Panel
In Search of Safe Schools, KSL sat down with members of Utah law enforcement to hear their ideas on keeping our kids safe.6 years ago
Keri Wilcox
Safe Schools: Teacher Panel
In Search of Safe Schools, KSL looked to other states for ideas as Utah lawmakers consider solutions. We also wanted to know what teachers think needs to happen here in Utah.6 years ago
Ashley Moser
Safe Schools: Utah teachers weigh in on being armed in classroom
It is a hotly contested idea getting national attention: arming teachers in the classroom. In February, President Trump told reporters he is for the idea following the Parkland, Florida school shooting.6 years ago
Andrew Adams
Safe Schools: Several Utah districts see increase in threats after Florida shooting
Following the school shooting in Parkland, Fla., that left 17 people dead, several Wasatch Front school districts saw an uptick in the number of school threats they had to investigate. No district may have seen a larger increase in reported threats than Granite School District.6 years ago
Andrew Wittenberg
Utah company designs shelter to protect students
The company Shelter-In-Place makes weatherproof and bulletproof shelters that can fit inside a classroom.6 years ago
KSL TV
KSL TV Special: In Search of Safe Schools
KSL TV goes in-depth on a topic that is urgent, important and affects nearly every family in Utah.6 years ago
