School safety remains a priority as communities prepare for active shooter situations

VANDERBURGH COUNTY, Ind. (WEVV) — School shootings have become a heartbreaking and terrifying reality across the United States, prompting communities to demand action to protect students and staff.

From locked doors to active shooter drills, school safety protocols have evolved significantly in recent years. Officials in Vanderburgh County say they are doing all they can to prepare for these threats.

Noah Robinson, sheriff of Vanderburgh County, acknowledged the grim reality.

“It’s a sad reality that no amount of preparation can prevent a determined person with a firearm from potentially taking human life,” Robinson said.

Robinson emphasized the importance of early intervention and encouraged the public to report suspicious behavior.

“If you see something suspicious, say something,” h