Boston 25 News

A deadly national trend: How your kids are protected in Mass. schools from shooting tragedies

Security consultant Todd McGhee has worked with the Marie Philips Elementary School in Framingham for years, installing new safety measures that are often overlooked. Unsuspecting monitors and clocks throughout the school easily disguised critical messaging systems that can flash warnings in case of emergencies. “Short, quick communications so that the community is not wondering what in the world is going,” McGhee explained.

Brockton to unveil new safety proposal to quell school violence after National Guard request denied

A recent push from four school board members had been to bring in the National Guard to help with issues like fights, disruptions, students leaving school without permission, trespassers at the school, and teachers calling out.