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School security planning needs to account for attacks during transition periods, not just inside classrooms.
Installing metal detectors can inadvertently create vulnerabilities by congregating students in one area, mimicking the scenario that attackers may plan for.
Banning backpacks in response to school shootings may not completely address the issue, as alternative carrying methods can still be exploited.

Sniper attacks on schools are extremely dangerous and present a worst-case scenario with little opportunity for escape or defense.
Many past incidents dating back to 1979 show that sniper attacks on K-12 schools have occurred before, further highlighting the severity of this issue.
The presence of multiple weapons, planning, and vulnerability of targets in school shootings like the one at Edmund Burke School underscores the ongoing threat to children, calling for urgent action from policymakers.

2021 set a new record for gun violence at K-12 schools in the US with 249 incidents, more than double the numbers from previous years.
The majority of school shooting incidents in 2021 resulted from student disputes that escalated into violence, rather than pre-planned attacks.
School shootings in 2021 showed a shift in nature, with incidents more likely to occur during the school day or at events like football games, involving younger perpetrators and victims.

The K-12 School Shooting Database is now an independent research project with a website not affiliated with any government agency, documenting instances of gun violence on school property since 1970.
The database includes various types of incidents beyond traditional school shootings, such as gang violence, domestic disputes, and accidents, providing a comprehensive view of gun violence in schools.
The data collected by the database includes detailed information on the locations of shootings on school property, outcomes of incidents, victim and shooter demographics, offering a unique level of detail for analysis.

Columbine High School Massacre remains culturally significant, influencing school shootings for years with no meaningful legislation or reform.
Copycat school shooting incidents like the recent plot by a Russian teen reflect a global impact of events like Columbine.
Viral tweets about school shootings can be misleading, and it's important to fact-check information to understand the true extent of school violence.

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School shootings in 2019 saw a shift from high-profile mass killings to more isolated incidents targeting specific victims.
In 2019, a number of potential deadly attacks were prevented by quick actions from individuals like students, teachers, and law enforcement officers.
Despite a high number of gunfire incidents at schools in 2019, there were fewer fatalities than in 2018, emphasizing the importance of immediate attention and resources in any gun-related incident.

Frequent occurrence: This shooting is 70th gun-related incident at a K-12 school this year and the 5th 'active shooter' incident of 2019.
Quick response: Police, Fire, and EMS arrived at the scene within 2 minutes of the shooting, demonstrating effective emergency response.
Security challenges: School campus layout affects lockdown procedures; the shooter being a student poses security challenges due to their familiarity with the campus.

Efforts should focus on studying and learning from incidents where quick action prevented school shootings from occurring.
Government reports should not only analyze mass shootings with high body counts, but also incidents where swift intervention stopped violence.
Studying a broader range of data on school gun violence can lead to better policies and recommendations by considering incidents where lives were saved through fast actions.

Including toy guns in school shooting data can lead to a broader understanding of the issue.
Determining the criteria for including or excluding data in a dataset is crucial for creating reliable and objective information.
Examples of fatal incidents involving toy guns show the significance of including them in databases for comprehensive analysis.

Postmodernism reflects a genre so well-understood that a creative commentary space emerges around it, like in art, film, or architecture.
Postmodernism extends beyond art into societal norms and genres once they are firmly established.
Mass shootings have become so familiar that they fit into a known genre with expected responses, creating a postmodern cycle.