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A Martin De Porres school for struggling teenagers opened at the site of the former Blessed Sacrament School, which closed in 2011 due to declining enrollment and had remained empty until September.

Valley Stream residents raise security concerns over school for struggling teens

The arrival in September of a school for teenagers with behavioral and social issues at the former Blessed Sacrament School has prompted a backlash from the community, with residents expressing … more

By Peter Belfiore | 11/14/19

What can schools do to make sure that outdoor events like football games, graduations and rallies are safer and more secure?

The need for security at any large-scale public event such as a high school football game, a musical concert, or a graduation must be a first consideration for any organizer. We live in a time when … more

Lt. Joseph Pangaro | 8/22/19

A chart showing the number of active shooter incidents at schools since 1999, the year of the Columbine High School massacre.

Valley Streamers react to state ban on arming teachers

By Nicole Alcindor nalcindor@liherald.com Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation banning the arming of teachers in New York classrooms on July 21. The law was co-sponsored by State Sen. Todd … more

By Nicole Alcindor | 8/8/19

Calling for help in an emergency

How can schools stop the confusion amongst staff about who calls a lock down or calls the police? Many school districts I work with have difficulty with this exact process and its dangerous. When … more

Lt. Joseph Pangaro | 7/15/19

Let undocumented immigrants drive legally

Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently signed the aptly named Green Light Law, which will allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses. This isn’t a new law. If anything, it takes New York back to the more trusting years before Sept. 11, 2001. more

7/10/19

Q: What can schools do to prevent school shootings before they happen?

A: I have been involved in teaching and training schools and businesses on preparing for and surviving violence for the past 15 years and it has always been my goal to prevent the violence in the … more

Lt. Joseph Pangaro | 6/10/19

Bad bans, good bans and banning bad governance

San Francisco’s recent decision to prohibit all forms of facial-recognition technology is a good example of a ban that goes way too far. It will leave San Franciscans less safe and more vulnerable to crime . . . more

5/31/19

Q. When we do lock down drills, I have to use a key to lock my classroom door. I have found it to be difficult to do when I’m nervous.Is there a way we can do this faster and without going into the hallway?

Time=Life, getting the school facilities locked down quickly. A: One of the key elements to survival of a violent incident, like an Active Shooter in a school, is to act quickly and get the room … more

2/28/19

State deserves praise for passing gun measures

The Democratically controlled State Legislature moved on Jan. 29 to protect New Yorkers by enacting common-sense measures to combat gun violence. more

2/7/19

Q: How can we prevent vaping in our schools?

A: Teachers and district administrators all over the United States are scrambling to deal with the student vaping epidemic. For people who are not familiar or sure exactly what vaping is … more

Lt. Joseph Pangaro, CPM | 1/30/19

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