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Wednesday, February 27, 2013  A panel of law enforcement and security experts is finalizing its recommendations for improving security at Oklahoma's public schools.

Monday, February 25, 2013  The statewide number of reported weapons incidents in schools has fallen 35 percent over the last six years, which education officials attribute to better safety measures.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Canyon Independent School District has formed a Safety Task Force. While it's still in the process of doing campus by campus meetings, Monday night the school board was updated on what they'd like to see done to keep students and faculty safe.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Thursday morning two local school threats put authorities on high alert.

Friday, January 25, 2013  An Oklahoma lawmaker is promoting school safety measures he says will allow school districts to use local dollars to improve security.

Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Three Texas lawmakers are planning to introduce a new law to give school districts more options in providing security on campus.

Tuesday, January 01, 2013 

Friday, December 21, 2012  The Clovis Police Department has issued a statement in regards to possible violence threats that came from web site posting at the Clovis Municipal Schools.

Thursday, December 20, 2012  Parents and children will see an increased presence of police officers at Canyon schools for the remainder of the school year, according to a statement from the Canyon Police Department.

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  A Perryton man was arrested Tuesday after making threats that he would make Sandy Hook look small, according to the police

Wednesday, December 19, 2012  Concerned parents attended the AISD school board meeting to address the issue of school safety. Among the topics discussed was concealed weapon use for AISD teachers and faculty members on school campuses.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  Seven Texas Panhandle school districts are not compliant with school safety measures, according to Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott.

Monday, December 17, 2012  The Texas School Safety Center is reporting 78 Texas school districts either have failed to submit safety audits as required by law or don't meet full compliance.

Friday, December 14, 2012  Canyon ISD and Amarillo ISD release statements in regard to Friday morning shooting in Newtown Connecticut.

Sunday, October 02, 2011  Some Kansas City schools are going to the dogs...literally. And according to the administration, the results are indisputable. I