The Christian Science Monitor – Andrew Welsh-Huggins
“A nationwide push allowing schools to buy portable barricade devices they can set up if an active shooter enters their building has school security and fire experts questioning whether they’re really safe. Those opposed to the devices say they’re complicated to install under stress and could lead to dangerous unintended consequences — including blocking authorities from an attacker inside a classroom. “Unlisted, unlabeled, and untested,” said a July report by Ohio’s building codes board critical of the devices. Nevertheless, the board was forced to update its codes to allow the devices after lawmakers approved them this summer following testimony from manufacturers and parents of school children.”(more)