Wayne County Commission Votes to Enhance School Safety, Urges Michigan to Pass Alyssa’s Law

In an era where school safety has become a growing concern for parents, educators, and communities nationwide, Wayne County is leading the charge to ensure that Michigan’s schools are equipped with the tools they need to respond to emergencies swiftly and effectively. During a recent meeting of the Wayne County Commission, a unanimous resolution was passed urging the Michigan Legislature to adopt Alyssa’s Law, a piece of legislation designed to enhance school safety and protect students in crisis situations. This action holds particular significance for Detroit’s schools, where incidents of violence and safety threats have made it even more crucial to implement reliable, life-saving technology. Nationally, Michigan is the tenth-most populus state and has the tenth-most school shootings per capita in the past 50 years. A National Movement for School Safety The resolution was introduced by Wayne County Commission Chair Alisha Bell and Commissioner Jonathan C. Kinloch. Their advocacy for the passage of Alyssa’s Law, named after Alyssa Alhadeff – one of the 17 victims of the tragic 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida – marks a pivotal moment in the national conversation on school safety. The law mandates that wearable panic technology be implemented...