After 'swatting' incidents, state representative proposes bill to study school lockdowns and safety drills
Rhode Island State House. (WLNE) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Several schools in Rhode Island went into lockdown a few months ago after they received ...
Rhode Island State House. (WLNE) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Several schools in Rhode Island went into lockdown a few months ago after they received 'swatting' calls. Now, a state representative is introducing a bill to study school lockdowns and safety drills. 'The kids are not OK,' said Rep. Jennifer Boylan. 'Students are told to hide from an active shooter in their school, and then twenty minutes later are told ‘never mind, get back your math test.'' Boylan, a Democrat who represents Barrington and East Providence, argues that Rhode Island needs to find a 'better way to respond to these events, with guidelines and protocols so teachers know what to do and how to address the trauma caused.