The deadly shooting at a Texas elementary school has led many to ask about the role security plays when it comes to building safety and keeping students protected.

“Having these type of resources available certainly can’t necessarily prevent all types of shootings of this nature, but certainly can minimize it,” said Gary Lefort, a retired associate professor at AIC and retired U.S. military officer.

The second deadliest school shooting in the past decade played out Tuesday in Texas. A yet another senseless act of violence now has many questioning the safety of school buildings and what security measures should be put in place. Lefort told Western Mass News there needs to be a plan put in place on a national and state level to harden schools. Full story is available on Western Mass News.