By some estimates, the U.S. has had 57 times as many school shootings as all major nations combined from 2009-2018, leading to a debate over the best way to keep students safe. Some districts say that's with a school resource officer or SRO. But there's a worsening shortage of SROs in America, leaving what could be critical safety gaps in our schools..

Video Shot and Edited by: T.K. Johnson

Reporter: Chris Daniels

Produced in the Summer and Fall of 2024