Iowa Christian School Arms Staff in Response to Rising School Shootings

In the wake of a recent deadly school shooting in Perry, Iowa, Siouxland Christian School has taken the step to arm trained staff members for the protection of its students and teachers.

• Siouxland Christian School in Sioux City, Iowa, has announced that it will arm certain staff members on campus to protect against potential attacks.
• The decision comes in the wake of a recent shooting at a school in Perry, Iowa, that resulted in the death of a sixth-grade student and injuries to five others.
• The armed staff members, who will remain anonymous, have been specifically trained to respond to active shooter situations.
• The school has been working on this plan for over a year, consulting with law enforcement, insurance carriers, legal advisors, and industry experts.
• The school's superintendent, Lindsay Laurich, stated that this was a necessary step for the safety of the school community.

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