Unpacking the Alarming Rise in School Gun Incidents and MetAlert’s Contribution to Safety
In recent years, America’s schools have been grappling with an unsettling trend: an alarming increase in gun-related incidents on campuses across the nation. The 2022-2023 school year witnessed more than 1,150 guns discovered and seized in K-12 schools, with news reports shedding light on this deeply concerning issue. This statistic translates to an average of over six guns found each day within the educational institutions that are meant to be safe havens for our children. The Shocking Reality In countless instances, guns have been uncovered in the most unexpected places – bookbags, lockers, trash cans, bathrooms, cars, pockets, purses, and even hidden above bathroom ceiling tiles. Some of these firearms were brought unintentionally, while others were shockingly intended to harm. The true extent of the problem is likely even more extensive than reported, as The Washington Post’s investigation found that 58 percent of seizures in major school districts were never publicly reported by news organizations. The Roots […]
