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San Diego Is Showing California How to Use Its Red Flag Law

Alain Stephens

August 21, 2019 |

The Trace |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, San Diego, California

In San Diego, California, more than three Gun Violence Restraining Orders, or “red flag laws,” have been used to prevent gun violence. These laws have gained in popularity across the country, and allow courts to temporarily take away firearms from individuals who pose a danger to themselves or others. With such success in San Diego, their attorney’s office is now training law enforcement and government agencies across the state on how to use such orders.

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Colorado's trailblazing Safe2Tell system needs significant upgrades, lawmakers say

John Frank

August 20, 2019 |

The Colorado Sun |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Salt Lake City, Utah

In 2016, Utah debuted SafeUT, a streamlined crisis center with on-call mental health specialists that students can call or text about potential threats to schools or personal mental health concerns. SafeUT was born out of a recognition for more preventative and mental health services, and was inspired by Colorado’s Safe2Tell initiative. Now, as Colorado seeks to iterate on their state initiatives, they’re looking to SafeUT’s streamlined approach as a model for improvement.

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Churches arm, train congregants in wake of mass shootings

Jake Bleiberg

August 16, 2019 |

Associated Press |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Haslet, Texas

With people across the United States living in constant fear of mass shootings, in these despondent times, some churches paying companies to train and arm their members in preparation. While the FBI and other security experts don’t fully support the response, the approach has gained traction. While those protecting the places of worship are all unpaid volunteers, companies like Sheepdog Defense Group are paid by churches.

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Chandler's Basha HS training Arizona's next generation of cybersecurity techs

Kristine Harrington

August 15, 2019 |

KPHO-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

5-15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Chandler, Arizona

At Basha High School in Chandler, Arizona, students can learn about one of the world's fastest-growing professional fields: cybersecurity. The high school works in partnership with the University of Arizona to teach students everything from hardware to software in the program's own dedicated building. Students who complete the program can earn up to 70 college credits and six different certifications.

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Vandalism Raises Questions About Loop Garage Security

Tim McNicholas

August 15, 2019 |

WBBM-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

Some public parking garages in Chicago are taking added measures to ensure the cars parked inside remain safe. In such easily accessible places, making sure the right people get in is important, which is why some garages have installed pedestrian doors that won’t unlock without the parking ticket issued at arrival. While most garages have security cameras, with unsecured spaces that are open 24 hours, taking added measures is becoming increasingly needed.

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Gun owners in New Zealand voluntarily surrender more than 10,000 firearms

Julia Hollingsworth

August 12, 2019 |

CNN |

Multi-Media |

Under 800 Words

Response Location: New Zealand, Wellington

Since July 2019, New Zealand has held gun buybacks across the country and collected over 10,000 firearms. After a mass shooting at Christchurch mosque, the government rushed through legislation to ban semi-automatic and automatic firearms, offering owners of such weapons cash and a no-questions-asked policy. Such legislation has been implemented in other countries as well, including Australia, who in 1996 collected over 600,000 weapons.

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New Zealand gun buyback: 10,000 firearms returned after Christchurch attack

Eleanor Ainge Roy

August 11, 2019 |

The Guardian |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: New Zealand

A month after a mass shooting at New Zealand’s Christchurch mosque, New Zealand’s government has bought back over 10,000 firearms. The country passed legislation banning automatic and semi-automatic weapons a month after the event, setting aside $150 million New Zealand dollars for the buyback, and offering a no-questions-asked policy for those that do turn them in.

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As law enforcement nationwide faces scrutiny, cameras protect both public and officers

Amanda Lamb

August 09, 2019 |

WRAL-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Raleigh, North Carolina

Across the United States, 95 percent of law enforcement agencies have started using body cameras. In North Carolina, the majority of departments have started using such technology in the hopes of increasing transparency, trust, and accountability. While the use of body cams is wanted by both police and the community, finding the funding to purchase and maintain them has been a challenge for some departments.

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'You bring your gun, we ask no questions': The history of gun buybacks in Kansas City and Missouri

Cat Reid

August 05, 2019 |

KSHB-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Kansas City, Missouri

As Kansas City tries to decrease violent crime in the area, it looks to a decades-old initiative that may have worked in the past: gun buybacks. Such a response was first tried in 1994, and saw a decline in homicides the following year. While the new mayor looks to try this in the city, they face state legislation prohibiting gun buybacks and pushback from critics who say such responses don’t actually work.

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Gun Violence Persists as New KCMO Mayor Takes Office

Brian Perlman

August 01, 2019 |

Flatland |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Kansas City, Missouri

After piloting anti-violence initiatives across the city, leaders in Kansas City, Missouri, are re-evaluating their approach. While the steps taken to curb gun violence were similar to others across the country, here, they yielded few successes. Leaders in the community cite a lack of collaboration and responses that don’t take into consideration root causes like mental health, poverty, education, or police/community mistrust.

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