The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) advised schools not to take potential threats lightly especially when students' lives are concerned. Calls received by their office are given full attention and are allocated with the corresponding RCMP resources.
Global News said that RCMP does not fail to provide the right resources in situations where a weapon is found near school premises. The latest incident that gives credence to this was the Tuesday event, where police units were dispatched at Millwood High School area right after reports were received regarding two teenagers in the area in possession of guns.
Before the Columbine shooting, which left 13 people dead, RCMP's response to threats or calls received pertaining to such incidents wasn't as heavy as now. Today, authorities in both the United States and Canada have taken a tougher stance when it comes to confronting reports that endanger the life of students and staff in schools.
According to Cpl. Jennifer Clarke, "We would never want to underestimate what we're hearing." She added, "So based on the complaints that we get, that's the information we would use in order to make a risk assessment in order to respond to that incident."
Aside from a quick response of RCMP, schools in Nova Scotia have implemented measures that will fortify their efforts to minimize loss of life in such dangerous situations. The schools hold practice runs during a hold and secure lockdown. This aims to better prepare students and staff in the event that such threats occur.
RCMP has always been working hand in hand with the private sector in ensuring the safety of people in Canada. In February, RCMP also sought the assistance of the public in identifying the suspect behind a bomb threat.
With an effective RCMP on the ground, the public can somehow feel secure that help will always be on the way when needed. RCMP response to such threats is one that people can rely on.
