Leon County Schools reports a dramatic decrease in guns on campus

During the 2022-23 school year, the Leon County School District reported confiscating 10 firearms from school campuses. So far this school year, the district has only confiscated one firearm. Jimmy Williams, chief of safety, security and emergency management, credits the success to the implementation of several weapon deterring initiatives and the commitment of the district's safety and security team. He shared data and best practices with district staff, Florida A&M University police and Leon County Sheriff's deputies on Thursday during a safety forum to expand on why safety and security...