Colorado School District To Allow Employees To Carry Guns

Published on January 3, 2017
Duration: 4:11

The Handover School District in Colorado has voted to allow employees to volunteer to be armed. This decision aims to enhance school safety by providing an immediate defense against active shooters and potential cartel-related violence, especially given the 20-minute police response time in this rural area. The district is following a trend seen in other states and districts, with some staff undergoing training.

Quick Summary

The Handover School District in Colorado has voted to allow employees to volunteer to be armed. This measure aims to enhance school safety by providing immediate defense against active shooters and potential cartel threats, particularly due to the 20-minute police response time in the rural area.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Good News for Colorado Parents
  2. 00:14Handover School District's Decision to Arm Staff
  3. 00:26Teachers and Personnel Can Volunteer to Be Armed
  4. 00:53District Size and Rural Location Challenges
  5. 01:02Long Police Response Times and Need for Self-Defense
  6. 01:45Training and Carrying Firearms in Schools
  7. 02:02Reasons for Arming Staff: Active Shooters and Cartels
  8. 02:36Other Districts Arming Staff: Oklahoma, Texas, California
  9. 02:53Eastern Plains School District's Training Program
  10. 03:14Community Split and Shared School Resource Officer
  11. 03:44Importance of Armed Teachers for Immediate Confrontation
  12. 03:53Kudos for Common Sense Safety Approach
  13. 03:58Call to Action: Like, Share, Subscribe

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Colorado school district is allowing employees to carry guns?

The Handover School District, located about 30 miles southeast of Colorado Springs, has voted to allow teachers and school personnel to volunteer to be armed on school grounds.

Why is the Handover School District arming its staff?

The district is arming staff to provide immediate defense against active shooters and potential cartel-related violence, especially given the 20-minute police response time in their rural area.

How many schools and students are in the Handover School District?

The Handover School District comprises two schools and serves approximately 270 students.

What are the challenges with the school resource officer in this district?

The district shares one armed resource officer with four other school districts, meaning the officer's presence at any single school is limited and their schedule could be predictable to potential threats.

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