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Utah Schools Arm Staff for Safety | Salt Lake City News
Utah’s School Guardian Program, now in its second year, has armed 60% of schools with trained staff ready to act as first responders—up from just 25% before—thanks to House Bill 84, designed to close the gap during critical incidents when police response times lag. But progress isn’t universal: 40% of schools still lack armed guardians, hindered by tough recruitment and training coordination with sheriffs’ departments, which require three annual sessions covering firearms and scenarios. Success stories like Washington County highlight the power of school-law enforcement partnerships, while…
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