Georgia company produces bulletproof technology to safeguard schools
Safeguarding Schools with Bulletproof Technology
Published: Mar. 30, 2023 at 12:44 PM EDT
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - School safety is top of mind in the wake of the Nashville school shooting.
A Canton, Georgia-based company is producing technology designed to keep students safe.
Founder and CEO of ProtectEd Rooms, Army Master Sgt. (Ret.) Pete Facchini joins Atlanta News First+ to discuss his products: bulletproof bookcases which can be slid in front of doorways in the event of active shooters.
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Facchini says that the technology is meant to blend into classrooms to make children feel comfortable, while serving a dual and potentially life-saving purpose.
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