"In the wake of the Feb. 14 school shooting in Florida that left 17 dead, Detroit’s police chief said students would be safer if some teachers carried guns in class — a position that isn’t shared by Detroit Public Schools Community District officials or Mayor Mike Duggan.
“What’s a better idea? I’ve not heard one,” Chief James Craig told The Detroit News. “You can say put armed police officers into every school, but that’s not practical. I’m not saying arming teachers is the only solution, and I’m certainly not saying we should just hand out guns to all teachers. That’s ridiculous.
“But it makes sense to arm certain teachers who are trained. That’s only one of several components, including taking a strong look at mental health issues, and making sure police take action when they get indications someone may be violent.”
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“What’s a better idea? I’ve not heard one,” Chief James Craig told The Detroit News. “You can say put armed police officers into every school, but that’s not practical. I’m not saying arming teachers is the only solution, and I’m certainly not saying we should just hand out guns to all teachers. That’s ridiculous.
“But it makes sense to arm certain teachers who are trained. That’s only one of several components, including taking a strong look at mental health issues, and making sure police take action when they get indications someone may be violent.”
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