Schools
Cranston Republican Councilors To Tackle School Security Issues
The councilors are introducing a resolution to study five suggestions to keep the schools safe from gun violence.
CRANSTON, RI — The Republican councilors want to study five ways to keep the schools safe from gun violence. Council President Michael Farina said Friday the ideas, which are going to the whole council as a resolution on Feb. 26, will provide a framework "to begin building a plan." Farina indicated the plan ultimately will cost money and also some convenience but asked "can we truly put a price on our greatest asset, our children?"
The councilors say the state General Assembly should consider these changes for all Rhode Island public schools:
- Metal detectors at each school entrance;
- An armed officer or officers at every school;
- A police department unit charged with identifying threats;
- A lockbox next to the metal detectors for guns (carried by permit holders);
- A confidential hotline for reporting threats.
Also, Farina said, he will form a subcommittee, led by Council Vice President Michael Favicchio, to report back about costs and review other measures to keep the schools safe. The subcommittee's report will be due in March.
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