is gaining national attention for a unique school safety measure.
The district is now using devices called , nonlethal pepper spray canisters. The canisters and push-button lanyards included with the system send out emergency alerts when activated.
Columbiana Superintendent Don Mook said the canisters will increase safety and communication in dangerous situations.
鈥淲e鈥檙e in a spot now with the way schools are being attacked across the nation that obviously we needed to do a little bit more. And our parents were demanding a little bit more,鈥� he said.
Mook first heard about the canisters while attending an active shooter training. Threat Extinguishers is based in the Columbus area.
In addition to the canisters, the district added a school resource officer and a new visitor identification system.
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