Forsyth County Sheriff Reflects On First Year In Office, Lays Out Plans
It's been a year since Forsyth County Sheriff Bobby Kimbrough was sworn into office. He's the first black person to hold the position in the county's 170-year history.
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School, Interrupted Part 1: Duck and Cover
Schools are safer now than they've been at any point in the past decade. That's according to the latest data from U.S. Department of Education.
Schools across the nation have tighter reins on who has access to the classroom. More security cameras, school resource officers, and active shooter drills are also ways to keep students safe. However, the question remains: Is it enough? To answer this we went to the source. During the next couple of weeks, we'll bring you stories produced by our Radio 101 students about what gets in the way of a good learning environment.
Local Sheriff's Office, District Partner For New School Safety Program
The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is joining hands with Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools to improve school safety.
Students Share Experiences At Town Hall For Teens On School Violence
Students and parents came together last week to talk about whether young people feel safe at school during a WFDD town hall focused on teen voices.
Special Committee Weighs School Safety, Seeks Public Input
A committee from the Governor's Crime Commission is hosting two public forums to gather input on school safety. One of the forums will be held next week in Greensboro.
North Carolina Says $688 Million Needed For School Safety Staffing
North Carolina education officials say they will need almost $700 million more in state funding to adequately improve school safety.
Push For More SROs Continues In Rockingham County
A plan to add more school resource officers in Rockingham County next school year has stalled.
Federal School Safety Commission Holds First Public Session. DeVos Wasn't There
The Federal Commission on School Safety held its first public listening session Wednesday. Secretary DeVos, the chair, as well as the three other cabinet secretaries on the commission, did not attend.
