The police department for one California school district has bought 14 assault weapons to protect its students from mass shootings.
"It's unfortunate that we have to have that but it is the best message we could send to anybody who thinks to harm our children because the message we're sending is not here, not now," says Fontana police chief Rodney Jones. "We're prepared for you and if seek to harm our children we will neutralize that threat and you will most likely be killed."
The decision to purchase 14 AR-15 assault weapons is not without its critics, but the police department for the Fontana Unified School District said the move is necessary to keep students safe in light of recent shootings across the U.S.
"Everyone wants children safe. So at this time we as a community we definitely have to come together and find other ways but in the interim our police officers need to be equipped," says Fontana Mayor Acquanetta Warren.
The district's superintendent said the weapons will be stored on campus in locked safes for police.
Saturday, June 15 2013 12:19 PM EDT2013-06-15 16:19:59 GMT
While the school year is winding down for Chicago Public Schools students, police and other city departments are preparing Safe Passage routes for the fall.
While the school year is winding down for Chicago Public Schools students, police and other city departments are preparing Safe Passage routes for the fall.
Friday, June 14 2013 9:10 PM EDT2013-06-15 01:10:30 GMT
About 850 teachers and staffers at schools doomed to either close this month or to reboot their staffs were handed pink slips Friday afternoon, according to Chicago Public Schools.
About 850 teachers and staffers at schools doomed to either close this month or to reboot their staffs were handed pink slips Friday afternoon, according to Chicago Public Schools.
Learn-a-palooza is a free festival where people learn from one another. Organizers say their mission is to foster free, creative exploration and help strengthen and develop communities. Kinna Thompson explains.
Learn-a-palooza is a free festival where people learn from one another. Organizers say their mission is to foster free, creative exploration and help strengthen and develop communities. Kinna Thompson explains.
Thursday, June 13 2013 10:49 AM EDT2013-06-13 14:49:47 GMT
Homelessness remains a big problem facing Chicago and the state of Illinois, particularly for military veterans. The Pritzker Military Library is doing its part to stop the trend.
Homelessness remains a big problem facing Chicago and the state of Illinois, particularly for military veterans. The Pritzker Military Library is doing its part to stop the trend.
A group of authors are touring the country on the Young Authors Give Back tour, trying to inspire young writers to follow their dreams. Authors Erin Bowman and Kat Zhang explained how the tour works.
A group of authors are touring the country on the Young Authors Give Back tour, trying to inspire young writers to follow their dreams. Authors Erin Bowman and Kat Zhang explained how the tour works.
Wednesday, June 12 2013 11:02 AM EDT2013-06-12 15:02:19 GMT
For now, Chicago Public Schools has legally left the door open to the possibility of halting 10 of its 50 historic school closings, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
For now, Chicago Public Schools has legally left the door open to the possibility of halting 10 of its 50 historic school closings, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Baseball legend and Cubs Hall of Famer Andre "The Hawk" Dawson works with Citi Cub Kids, a program that partners with the Jackie Robinson Foundation. He's visiting Polaris Charter Academy to send a positive message!
Baseball legend and Cubs Hall of Famer Andre "The Hawk" Dawson works with Citi Cub Kids, a program that partners with the Jackie Robinson Foundation. He's visiting Polaris Charter Academy to send a positive message!
The Little Style File's Kristin Cheuvront shared great ideas on how to keep the kids entertained this summer, like playing in nature, getting into the kitchen, encouraging reading and developing personal style!
The Little Style File's Kristin Cheuvront shared great ideas on how to keep the kids entertained this summer, like playing in nature, getting into the kitchen, encouraging reading and developing personal style!
Monday, June 10 2013 11:33 AM EDT2013-06-10 15:33:51 GMT
Good Day got a taste of science at the Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont Monday morning, where they've unveiled their Green Racing Simulator to teach kids about alternative energy.
Good Day got a taste of science at the Argonne National Laboratory in Lemont Monday morning, where they've unveiled their Green Racing Simulator to teach kids about alternative energy.
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