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Several US schools to install pepper-spraying drones to respond to school shootings

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Several US schools are set to install pepper-spraying drones as a new response to school shootings. The drones are supplied by Campus Guardian Angel, a company based in Austin, Texas, and are inspired by tactics used in the Ukraine war. At least eight schools across Georgia, Florida, and Colorado are involved. The initiative may face criticism from those who prioritize violence prevention over reactive measures.

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The drones were inspired by the Ukraine war.

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Campus Guardian Angel of Austin, Texas is supplying the drones.

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The drones are inspired by the Ukraine war.

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  • The drones were inspired by the Ukraine war.
  • The technique was reportedly effective against Russian attacks.

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<p>Company supplying drones said Ukraine-war inspired effort, where technique was effective in face of Russian attack</p><p>Several schools across the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news">US</a> are set to install pepper-spraying drones as part of a new effort to respond to school shooting attacks – a Ukraine war-inspired approach that is bound to put off those who would prefer leaders…

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The drones are inspired by the Ukraine war.

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The approach may put off those who prefer preventing violence.

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Campus Guardian Angel of Austin, Texas is supplying the drones.

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At least four schools in Georgia, three in Florida, and one in Colorado are receiving the drones.

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