Metro Atlanta school districts are working to make students feel safe

FULTON COUNTY, Ga — School districts across Metro Atlanta are working to make sure students, teachers and parents feel safe as the school year comes to an end.

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On Wednesday, Channel 2 reached out to Fulton County Schools, which was the first public school district in the state to form a SWAT team to respond to active shooters in schools.

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“For our Fulton families, in the remaining two days of the school year the Fulton County Police Department, Campus Security Associates, and administrators will be vigilant and aware of the safety concerns our community will have in the wake of this tragedy. Staff will also be ready and available for students, as we encourage them to talk about their feelings and seek counsel from school administrators, teachers, or trusted adults,” according to a statement released by district officials.

In 2018, Channel 2 was given exclusive access to a training exercise. At the time, members of the SWAT unit were using a vacant building to train for real-life scenarios.

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