n the wake of the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, parents of school-age children, politicians, and other community members throughout the United States are calling for better safety and prevention measures in schools. Emporia Public Schools, with nine school buildings throughout the city, implements many different security and prevention measures to ensure the district is doing everything it can to keep students safe. Todd Ayer, a security officer for USD 253 who covers the high school, said if a situation were to arise, school personnel would be able to jump on the problem quickly.
Source: Emporia Gazette