[mlizzy]

Thanks for the information; very interesting. Our kids are all out of school, but if they were attending a school where this was taking place, we’d keep them home that day. What can be learned from a drill like this?

[Ditter]

The article calls it and “old” school. I feel sure it is no longer in use as a school.

[familyop]

"What can be learned from a drill like this?"

Many things but not all. Known events of the past are used to simulate a situation. Drill participants will go through movements planned to counter the hypothetical situation and variables within it. Occurrences during the drill will be reviewed afterward. I did say "not all," though. For police who patrol, the unexpected happens often--some events more bizarre than most people know.

IMO, the drill should be done. No need for students present, in my opinion, although it should be as realistic as possible. But students should probably do their own drills, too (to stay out of danger rather than running into it or staying in it). If someone believes that students need to be desensitized to the sound of fire, that could be simulated (other things that go pop, blank fire without adapters in *very safe and secured directions,* etc.).

IMO, it would be better if schools had armed private security, though (veterans and/or others already in place, more familiarity, responsibility, etc.).