A private security officer has been fired after leaving a firearm unattended in a bathroom at I.B. Perrine Elementary School in Twin Falls, Idaho. The incident, where students discovered the weapon and promptly reported it, highlights ongoing concerns about armed security in schools, particularly amid rising evidence of similar occurrences across the United States.
Eva Craner, spokeswoman for the Twin Falls School District, confirmed the guard’s dismissal, describing the lapse as a “regrettable error.” This incident follows a report that identified 40 instances of firearms being left accessible in schools nationwide from 2014 to 2020, underscoring the critical need for improved training and stringent protocols for armed personnel on campus.
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