Basic Information Title this case: In 2019, a student walked into OR High School with gun and was subdued by a security guard Information Sources News Who is submitting this information? Safe and Sound Schools’ Staff School Information Location of school (city) Portland Location of school (state) Oregon What best describes the area where […]
How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned It is important to educate all members of the school community on indicators of potential self-harm and targeted violence, and how to report concerning behavior. Relationships between school officials and law enforcement are critical to quickly assessing the viability of all threats and taking […]
How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned It is important to educate all members of the school community on indicators of potential self-harm and targeted violence, and how to report concerning behavior. Relationships between school officials and law enforcement are critical to quickly assessing the viability of all threats and taking […]
How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned Persons who become increasingly socially isolated and withdrawn, consumed with social media sites that promote violence and hate, and develop a “new” interest in weapons should be referred to mental health professionals for assistance. Research conducted by the U.S. Secret Service indicates some perpetrators […]
How many suspects were involved with the plot? 2 Lessons Learned It is important to educate all members of the school community on indicators of potential self-harm and targeted violence, and how to report concerning behavior. It is important to educate all members of the school community on indicators of potential self-harm and targeted violence, […]
How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned Promoting See Something, Say Something is an essential violence prevention tool. Social media monitoring can identify individuals on the pathway to violence. Resources and community culture permitting, consider adopting a defensive social media monitoring and alert system that ensures privacy rights. It is important […]
How many suspects were involved with the plot? 2 Lessons Learned It is important to educate all members of the school community on indicators of potential self-harm or targeted violence, and how to report concerning behavior. Recommendations for Avoiding Future Attacks School resource officers are important in the prevention and response to school campus violence. […]
How was the attack averted? had conversation about plans/violent threats reported, was arrested/tackled/otherwise physically restrained What kind of weapon(s) was going to be used? Bomb/Explosive How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned Promoting See Something, Say Something is an essential violence prevention tool. It is important to educate all members of […]
How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned The shooter is not always a current student. Recommendations for Avoiding Future Attacks If this individual is convicted of a felony or certain gun-related misdemeanors his name should be placed on the firearms “no purchase” list maintained by the National Instant Criminal Background Check […]
How many suspects were involved with the plot? 1 Lessons Learned Suspect had previously been treated for mental health problems. Recommendations for Avoiding Future Attacks Assess and invest in school climate. Student Threatened Shooting Year Before Bringing Gun to School and Firing One Shot School Information What best describes the area where the school is […]
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