Police: 8 killed in shooting at FedEx facility in Indianapolis

A gunman killed eight people and wounded several others before killing himself in a late-night shooting at a FedEx facility near the Indianapolis airport, police said, in the latest in a spate of mass shootings after a relative lull during the pandemic.

New technology could help schools improve police response

ALERT is a new, encrypted technology that gives officers responding to an active shooter situation, a bird’s eye view by providing dispatchers access to surveillance and security systems inside the building, and guiding officers accordingly. 

What to do when there’s an active shooter

While no one wants to prepare for the worst, the Department of Homeland Security recommends making a plan so that you know what to do should you ever find yourself in a situation with an active shooter.