CLEAN : NRA task force calls for armed

ASA Hutchinson introduces the National School SHIELD report, focusing on school safety and the importance of having School Resource Officers (SROs) in every school. The report emphasizes the need for better response strategies to school incidents, such as the Newtown tragedy, and discusses training programs for armed school personnel. The conclusion highlights the collaborative effort of the task force and the NRA, urging politics to be set aside for the safety of children.

What is the primary focus of the National School SHIELD initiative?

• Teacher training

• Student counseling

• School safety

• Firearms legislation

What was the first action taken by the school in Newtown after the incident?

• Evacuating students

• Calling parents

• Bringing in armed officers

• Locking down the school

Why is it important to have a better response capability in schools?

• To enhance sports facilities

• To improve academic performance

• To increase teacher salaries

• To reduce the loss of lives

What is emphasized in the training programs for armed school personnel?

• Only principals should be armed

• Students should be trained in self-defense

• All teachers should be armed

• Teachers should focus on teaching

What is the role of local leadership in determining the firearms used by school officers?

• They have no role

• They choose the cheapest option

• They decide based on school environment

• They follow federal guidelines