Schools, Safety, and the Surge in Spending
Permission is granted to use this article Give full credit to Veit Johnson including our URL https://lifewithlovetoday.blogspot.com/ All Rights Reserved Copyrighted, /September 26, 2025 Schools, Safety, and the Surge in Spending In recent years, especially following high-profile school shootings and increasing concerns over violence, schools and districts across the U.S. have dramatically increased their investment in safety and security measures. These include: Window films (sold as “bullet resistant” or “ballistic”) for windows and doors. Wall Street Journal Cameras, facial recognition, thermal scanners and AI-based detection tools. The Daily Beast +1 Secure entry vestibules, metal detectors, automated door locks, ballistic panels, and other “hardening” features. The Washington Post +2 CBS News +2 Anonymous tip-line/reporting tools and threat monitoring software. Dallas News +1 It’s not just individual schools; states have allocated tens to hundreds of mi...