My son was in school when a terrifying incident occurred - a loaded gun was found in a 15-year-old's school bag. This incident at a Cumberland County middle school has left us, parents, deeply concerned about the safety of our children. Our kids should be focusing on learning and growing, not worrying about their safety.

In the United States, there were at least 45 incidents of gunfire on school grounds in 2020 (source: Everytown for Gun Safety). This is an alarming statistic that we must address immediately to protect our children. We believe that installing metal detectors and bag scanners at all entrances of Cumberland Valley public schools is an essential step towards ensuring their safety.

We urge the Cumberland County School Board to take this matter seriously and act promptly. The security measures we are requesting are not unprecedented; many schools across America have already implemented them with positive results (source: National Center for Education Statistics).

We cannot wait for another tragedy to happen before taking action. Let's prioritize our children's safety now by implementing these necessary security measures in all Cumberland Valley public schools.

Please sign this petition if you agree that no child should go to school fearing for their life.