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Conference focuses on school violence

August 12, 1999 By admin

Police and school officials from all across Iowa are gathering in Ames todayto learn about bombs. The Ames Police Department is hosting a statewideconference on school violence — bomb threats in particular. Dr. JimmieOxley, the keynote speaker, is an explosives expert. She says beingprepared is the best way to handle bomb threats.Oxley says after a bomb threat is made, the next step is to find out who’sresponsible.Ames Police Captain Craig Reed organized the event and he says the trainingis providing a new perspective on response and prevention.Last spring, the Ames High School received eight bomb threats.

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