The Urgent Need for Armed School Guards: Protecting Our Children in Nashville

In the wake of recent tragedies, the safety of our children in Nashville schools has become a pressing concern. Despite the availability of funds, the city faces a shortage of 70 officers, leaving elementary schools especially vulnerable. The stark reality is that our smallest and most vulnerable children are unprotected from potential harm.

Nashville Public Schools has resisted the idea of placing armed police officers on school premises. However, there is a viable solution that remains unexplored: employing plainclothes and armed former military and retired police officers. One such example is Dean Hubach, a 27-year active military man with seven deployments, currently employed by Covert Results, a Nashville security company specializing in plainclothes armed guards.

Hubach, along with other highly trained security personnel, carries a ballistic backpack with bulletproof panels and backup weapons, providing a proactive defense against potential threats. This approach stands in stark contrast to the current strategy of placing unarmed school ambassadors in elementary schools, a move criticized by security experts as inadequate.

Robert Young, founder of Covert Results, emphasizes the importance of having armed personnel who are trained to handle stressful situations and react swiftly. He believes in the necessity of having individuals capable of defending against an active shooter. The sentiments are echoed by security experts who argue that relying on non-armed personnel in schools is ineffective and potentially dangerous.

The situation is further complicated by the reluctance of the Nashville Police Department to accept a grant for School Resource Officers (SROs) due to a shortage of officers and low morale within the force. In response, Covert Results has taken the initiative to protect children in private schools by employing skilled, armed and some retired professionals.

The critical question arises: What can concerned parents do to ensure the safety of their children? Covert Results invites parents to take an active role in securing their child's school. If your child's school is not yet protected by an armed guard, reach out to Covert Results at [email protected] or call 615-861-1680.

It's time for the community to unite in safeguarding our schools. By advocating for armed guards and supporting initiatives like Covert Results, we can contribute to creating a safer environment for our children to learn and grow. Let's make our voices heard and prioritize the security of Nashville's future.

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