Lessons Learned.

SCHOOL security; COLUMBINE High School Massacre, Littleton, Colo., 1999; SCHOOL safety; EMERGENCY management; PREVENTION of school violence

The article discusses how the shootings at Columbine High School have affected school security procedures. The author notes that despite advances in school security such as surveillance systems and safety drills, funding and time for some safety programs has been reduced. He notes how access to school property has been decreased and visitor management systems implemented but comments on the lack of emergency training for school staff and lack of support staff participation in planning.