U.S. Schools Installing Alarm Systems in Case of Shootings

By NowThis

Published on 9/20/2018 at 4:40 PM

Schools across the U.S. are installing alarm systems for school shootings. More than 150 schools have installed bright blue boxes which are designed to notify police if an active shooter is in the building.

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