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Why the "Don't Mess with My Rights" Mentality Will Be Our Demise, and How This Relates to School Safety

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On Friday, February 23, 2018 I received a cell call at 6:59 AM.  The caller ID read "Jeffco Security."  That is never a good sign and not a great way to start a Friday morning.   "Mrs. Hankins, this Jeffco Security.  I am calling to let you know that there is an active shooter near your school.  The Jeffco Sheriff's department is placing your school on lock-out.  Families will receive a "school message" from the district to not bring their children to school until further notice.  Teachers will also receive a message that if they are not already at school to go home and not come in until further notice.  If you have children or teachers at school already, they are to stay inside with all exterior doors locked.  If children are walking to school without an adult, they are to be let in as soon as they arrive.  If any students are on a bus, they will be taken to Bear Creek High School (about 8 miles away) for reunification with their famili...