Presence of Armed School Officials and Fatal and Nonfatal Gunshot Injuries During Mass School Shootings, United States, 1980-2019 (original) (raw)

This study investigates the relationship between the presence of armed school officials and the occurrence of gunshot injuries during mass shootings in schools across the United States from 1980 to 2019. An analysis of 133 recorded cases revealed no significant association between the presence of armed officers and the deterrence of violence, with the presence of weapons correlating positively with increased casualties. Results underscore the need for investment in preventative measures rather than the mere presence of armed officials in schools.