Published 2 years ago

Gov. Abbott asks Texas school districts to undergo active shooter training

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is directing an active shooter training center to provide training to all Texas school districts before the next school year. The directive comes after the Uvalde school shooting that left 19 students and two teachers dead. Gov. Greg Abbott said the state can benefit from the ALERRT Center's expertise. The center was named the gold standard in active shooter response training by the FBI. The training includes team movement, room entry techniques, shooting and moving.

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New York Post

Texas gov orders ‘active shooter training’ at all state schools

In a letter to a statewide group of training experts, Gov. Abbott said he wants an emphasis on instruction for “school-based law enforcement.”

2 years ago·New York, United States

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Washington Examiner

Gov. Abbott calls for Texas school districts to undergo active shooter training

Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) is pushing for all school districts in Texas to receive active shooter training before the next school year begins.

2 years ago·Washington, United States

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Newsweek

After Uvalde, Texas gov. tells schools to prioritize active shooter drills

Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed schools to receive training that would "help law enforcement on school campuses better respond to" mass shootings.

2 years ago·United States

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National Review

Governor Abbott Orders Texas School Districts to Receive Active-Shooter Training | National Review

Last week, Abbott urged his state’s legislature to form a special committee to probe the Uvalde shooting.

2 years ago·United States

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Dallas News

Gov. Abbott wants Texas State University to provide active-shooter training to schools

Gov. Greg Abbott wants more active shooter response training for schools, particularly for district police and school resource officers. On Monday, the...

2 years ago·Dallas, United States

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