The drills can traumatize students, and little evidence proves their efficacy. Active shooter drills have become the norm in schools across the U.S., but experts warn they have the potential to ...

In the drill itself, there was no simulated shooting in the bleachers ... evacuation helicopter was summoned and landed beside the football field to simulate carrying critically wounded victims ...

However, Del Mar High sophomore Chimaya Morgan thinks the guideline defeats the drill’s purpose. “During an actual shooting, parents will not get notified until after the shooting stops ...

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. — The Oklahoma drill is a rite of passage for football players. The iconic drill dates back to 1947 when legendary Oklahoma Sooners Coach Bud Wilkenson invented it.

Finally, the door is opening and we’re evacuated to the football field ... a state law mandating annual active shooting drills went into effect. It requires schools to report their completion ...

Rebekah Schuler, a 19-year-old Students Demand Action leader who survived the 2021 Oxford High School shooting in Michigan, said she and her classmates hadn't taken active shooter drills very ...