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The Secret Service looked at how to stop mass public shootings....
The statistic that really stands out to Petty is the fact that, in the nearly 70 potential school shootings that were prevented, 94% of the would-be attackers told someone about their plans beforehand. The key in stopping these types of attacks before they take place involves alerting the proper channels, whether itās the school itself or local law enforcement.
Even when the would-be attackers didnāt explicitly divulge their plans, however, there are other commonalities in behavior that could indicate the potential for violence:
Obviously, this doesnāt mean that every student busted for smoking pot or getting into a fight is plotting an attack on their school. These acts of violence are extraordinarily rare, but the commonalities among those either planning an attack or those who managed to carry out their plans can help to identify and address the threat before any violence occurs.
The actual paper...
The statistic that really stands out to Petty is the fact that, in the nearly 70 potential school shootings that were prevented, 94% of the would-be attackers told someone about their plans beforehand. The key in stopping these types of attacks before they take place involves alerting the proper channels, whether itās the school itself or local law enforcement.
Even when the would-be attackers didnāt explicitly divulge their plans, however, there are other commonalities in behavior that could indicate the potential for violence:
- 33% had substance abuse issues
- 30% had prior contact with law enforcement
- 70% had documented mental health issues, including previous suicide attempts, depression, and receiving treatment.
- 91% had āstressorsā within the previous five years, including physical abuse at home or bullying at school.
Obviously, this doesnāt mean that every student busted for smoking pot or getting into a fight is plotting an attack on their school. These acts of violence are extraordinarily rare, but the commonalities among those either planning an attack or those who managed to carry out their plans can help to identify and address the threat before any violence occurs.
How To Prevent Mass Shootings, No Gun Control Needed
bearingarms.com
The actual paper...