What kind of lunatic violence will it take to get public officials to prioritize kids safety?

When I used to drop my eldest daughter off at school, I worried about friendships, homework, and whether she had remembered her lunch. Now, when I drop off my youngest daughter, different questions follow me home.How safe will she be? The biggest news, opinion and culture shaping California right now.Please provide a valid email.

By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Never miss a story What will it take to get public officials to prioritize public safety — and the safety of our kids in particular?To start, many schools need a stronger police presence, to deter and respond to campus crime.

In addition, the streets surrounding schools and homes need to be safe and clear of threats to children.Of course, Jewish mothers have even more to worry about — beyond the usual anxieties that are the stuff of Woody Allen movies.Lately, our fears are deadly serious.

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12, Milken Community School in LA went into lockdown following a reported bomb threat.Police found no bomb, and LAPD described the incident as an apparent “swatting” call — an effort to summon the police to intimidate and endanger the target of the hoax.The word “hoax” does not erase the fear.My children no longer attend a Jewish day school.

But I have learned that the fear follows you when you change schools.After all, every campus depends on the safety of the community surrounding it.And too often, elected officials fail to prioritize safety on the streets surrounding homes and schools.On campus, I am grateful for the administrators, teachers, security professionals and police officers who protect our children.I appreciate emergency plans and clear communication. But...