School Security: Are We Protecting Kids or Just Scaring Them?

Are we making schools safer—or just making students afraid? In this episode of Solving America's Problems, our guests debate whether armed security, surveillance, and high-security environments truly protect kids. They explore alternative safety strategies that focus on prevention rather than fear, offering real-world insights into what actually works.
Episode Timestamps00:00 – Security in schools: How much is too much?
03:42 – High-security schools vs. open campuses – What actually works?
07:00 – Technology in school security – AI, LIDAR, and even drones?
09:10 – Military veterans as school security officers? A new approach
12:00 – How prepared are teachers? Leadership, training, and emergency plans
17:00 – Who brings guns to schools? The missing focus on at-risk boys
19:04 – Teachers overwhelmed – More paperwork, less time for students


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