Crime & Safety

A Look At The Security Measures That Aim To Keep Students Safe At Bloomington Public Schools

State law requires at least five lock-down drills a year. The Department of Public Safety says the first should happen in the first 10 days.

(WCCO)

September 6, 2022

Parents, kids and educators are getting into the rhythm of the beginning of the school year. As they prepare for class, administrators are working on ways to keep students safe.

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State law requires at least five lock-down drills a year. The Department of Public Safety says the first should happen in the first 10 days of school.

WCCO visited Oak Grove Middle School in Bloomington for a rare look at the safety and security measures the district is taking, and the best practices its emergency management director Rick Kaufman says it follows.

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