Security radio equipment failures and dead spots that have been identified among New York City’s 260 public high schools could pose a potentially dangerous security risk if not corrected. With more than 4,200 school safety officers patrolling the schools, there is a concern that precious minutes will be lost when an officer calls for help during an emergency.
In Lemon Grove, Calif., a quiet San Diego suburb known best for its claim to have the “best climate on Earth,” parents recently demanded more and quicker information about a strange plot by up to three middle school students to assassinate a teacher.