Item 10C- Discussion on Gun Violence and School SafetySome items for discussion in Reso l ution to reduce gun violence and keep schools safe
• Restrict or ban purcha se of military sty l e se mi -automatic assault weapon s and high
capacity magazines
• Impose minimum age requirement of 21 for the possession and purchase of firearms
(with active duty military exception}
• Require 100% mandatory background checks for al l purchases
• Increase Safe Schools funding for school resource officers, updated school plans to
refl ect best practices, and facility upgrades
• Require current CPTED (Crime Prevent i on through Environmental Design} surveys at all
schools
• Increase active shooter and teacher first responder training
• Rev i ew and re-tool the syste ms needed for law enforcem e nt to re act to warning signs of
dangerous behavior
• Increase fundin g for mental health issue s with a renewed commitment to preventing
school violence
• Oppose arming teachers and school staff
• Remove the preemption on cities and counties from enact i ng local gun control
mea sure s commensurate with local value s.
• Support Red Flag Laws that allow law enforcement and immediate family members to
petition a court for an Extreme Risk Protection Order
Agenda Item 10C
March 12, 2018