1. School Shootings Continue-
Will extra security help?
Kylie Withrow

2. The Situation
Despite a new arising in school safety drills and alarms, there has been no change in the rate of U.S school shootings. There are many factors that could be blamed for the violence presented in these shootings. These factors include bad parenting, easy access to guns, less value on life, and violent video games. Some people believe that having police dogs on campuses will ensure that the staff and students are in a safer environment.

3. Topics this event covers
Responsibility
Selfishness
Lack of care from parents
Presence of violence in media

4. Possible Argument Prompt
Because of the constant rate of U.S shootings, many people think that police dogs should keep watch at campus for the safety of staff and students. Write a well developed essay in which you defend, challenge, or qualify the idea that police dogs should be present during school hours to ensure a safer school environment.

5. MLA Citation
"Despite Safety Emphasis, School Shootings Continue." MSN News. Associated Press, 2 February Web. 2 February
"State police dogs train at Oswego High School." Photograph. Syracuse Blog. The Post Standard, 4 Nov Web. 3 Feb 2014.