Following a mass shooting at Morgan State University last October, American University considered arming its 37 campus police officers, a move that has sparked opposition from students and faculty. Eight months later, AU has yet to finalize a decision. Research suggests that the presence of armed officers may increase the lethality of shootings, but supporters argue that armed officers are an essential part of an “integrated approach” for effectively responding to and deterring violent threats.
The tension at AU mirrors one felt on campuses across the nation as schools weigh student and faculty concerns about mass gun violence against the demands of an emergent movement, driven by college-age activists, to rein in police power and impunity.
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