Other than asking visitors to sign in at the appropriate office and carry passes, school officials haven't changed much of its security measures, Williams said. The doors are not locked nor are there any security cameras. But Gilbert administrators put in a policy concerning dangerous weapons and developed an emergency guide with Story County Director of the Emergency Planning Department Lori Morrisey in case a situation such as Columbine were to occur, Williams said. The plan was distributed to all employees, the Emergency Planning Department and other agencies, including the fire department and police. There are issues that weren't there five to 10 years ago.
All school districts have to change security and adapt as needed.
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