Leakage and the Injustice Collectors
In anticipation of the 25th anniversary of the Columbine school shooting, districts across the nation need to turn their vigilance into action.
On April 29, 1999, a paradigm shift occurred in mass shootings in America. Twelve students and one teacher were killed. In addition, 24 people were injured.[1] While there were sporadic shooting incidents at schools prior to Columbine – including ones where the motivation was either unknown or unspecific in their targets – this was the first mass shooting shown on live television.[2] This is the incident where law enforcement started to change tactics away from hostage situations to a new paradigm called an ‘active shooter’[3].
Leakage and Injustice Collectors are two elements to monitor, to help thwart potential attacks at schools, including those which may be planned associated with the Columbine anniversary.
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