It is a worst case scenario that no one wants to face: a gunman
in a school building. But police officers, teachers, and even
parents don't have the luxury of simply hoping it won't happen.
News 5's Andrew Setters went inside a session that aims to train
teachers and cops how to respond. "The school is in a panic, and
I am in the library. And I've got … Students down! Under the
table, kids! Heads, under the table!," a 911 call crackles.
Years later, the Columbine school shooting is still haunting,
but still offering lessons for police officers and educators.
"Anyone of you that work in education, did it say on your job
description ‘and have to deal with active shooters?’ No,"
instructor James Burke said. Burke is from the Ohio Peace
Officer Training Academy. He said there is a big difference
between cops and teachers. Law enforcement is trained to think
of worst case scenarios. Teachers are taught to look for the
best in every kid. Teachers need to think differently, Burke
told the 60-odd training participant