Oklahoma task force studies school security, risks
Posted:
Updated:
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ Members of a task force on public school security have wrapped up their first meeting after hearing experts in classroom security and mental health offer tips on detecting and preventing potential risks.
The 22-member Commission on School Security conducted its inaugural meeting at the Oklahoma Capitol Tuesday. The commission plans to meet several more times before making recommendations that could be included in legislation considered by the 2013 Legislature, which convenes on Feb. 4.
Ken Trump, a school security expert and president of National School Safety and Security Services, told the group budget cuts to public education in recent years had forced a decrease in emergency preparedness at public schools across the country. Trump says the nation's focus on school security increased after last month's deadly school shooting in Connecticut.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:53 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:53:20 GMT
The jury is still deliberating whether convicted murderer Mica Martinez lives or dies. They've been deliberating since around 10:30 AM. The defense told jurors to consider witness testimony as to why
A jury has sentenced Mica Martinez to death for the double murder of Carl and Martha Miller in 2009.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:38 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:38:55 GMT
ALTUS, Okla_ Altus police say you need to lock your car doors, because they're seeing a huge increase in the number of burglaries from cars. Chief Tim Murphy said they've seen at least 52 so far this
Altus police say they are seeing a huge increase in car burglaries this year. In April alone, they handled 24 reports, which boosted the total for the year to 52.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:57 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:57:18 GMT
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - The Oklahoma Insurance Department says nearly 71,000 insurance claims have been filed after central Oklahoma was raked by a series of violent tornadoes last month. Insurance Commissioner
The Oklahoma Insurance Department says nearly 71,000 insurance claims have been filed after central Oklahoma was raked by a series of violent tornadoes last month.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:00 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:00:38 GMT
LAWTON Okla_ Cameron University faculty members have been recognized by two sites who have sought to identify post-secondary educators who have been awarded recently for excellence in the classroom, on
Cameron University faculty members have been recognized by two sites who have sought to identify post-secondary educators who have been awarded recently for excellence in the classroom, on campus and/or in the community.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:12 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:12:53 GMT
As advertised, today was exceptional with lots of sunshine and comfy temperatures. We'll repeat it tomorrow before turning a bit unsettled at times next week.l
If any storms do develop tonight they would be south of the Red River and out in the Texas panhandle.
Ever find yourself needing expert advice on a subject? Expert Connections is a section dedicated to helping local people find information about local companies. Here you'll find products and services from local people you know and trust.
