Security Blanket Pt. 3

CLINTON, Ind. (WTHI) - When you think of school security, you may have taken some things for granted, but after the tragedy in Newtown, parents across the board are focusing in on their children's safety.

"The students that come in here, they can't be worried about who's going to come get me, who's going to be in the building. They cannot be worried about what's happening all around them. They have to be worried about being here and focused and ready to learn," Van Duyn Elementary Principal, John Scioldo said. 

Scioldo doubles as principal and head of security for South Vermillion Schools. He's placed heavy emphasis on security endorsing everything from locked doors to 24 hour surveillence.   

"My alarm goes off in the middle of the night. ADT calls me and tells me that there's a threat in the building. I can pull it up on my IPAD from my house immediately review the footage and see what is going on anywhere in this building," Scioldo said.

"The general public needs to know that the sheriff's department is watching the students, from our dispatch center, located at Newport," Vermillion County Sheriff, Bob Spence said.
    
News 10 reached out to other districts in the viewing area. They all said the same thing. They've re-established their security procedures in the last months.
    
It seems to be a common thread among educators. They're doing what they can to protect.

Scioldo said he's willing to protect the students no matter what. 
   
"What I can do.. Is buy time for the people to get here, and if that's talking to the person, trying to be there and calm them down the best I can, then I'm going to do that. If it's getting in between them and the kids I'm going to do that, and I would be willing to do that for anyone in this building," Scioldo said.

WEB EXCLUSIVE CONTENT:

Rondrell Moore spoke to both Principal John Scioldo and Vermillion County Sheriff, Bob Spence about school security. They touch on what they feel are the larger societal issues that lead to school violence. Click on the video link to see their interviews.