In 2022, the U.S. recorded over 600 mass shootings—including 46 on school grounds—with the Robb Elementary School attack in Uvalde, Texas, claiming 21 lives and reigniting debates about law enforcement readiness. Former NYPD officer and tactics coach Gary Moskowitz told CGTN that police forces lack training to handle today's complex challenges, calling for nationwide standards to improve professionalism.
\"Officers aren\u2019t prepared for the scale or intensity of modern crises,\" Moskowitz said, pointing to delayed responses during the Uvalde tragedy. He emphasized that inconsistent training protocols across states leave gaps in crisis management, urging federal action to unify best practices.
With gun violence surging by 50% in U.S. schools since 2018, experts argue outdated strategies undermine public safety. Young activists and policymakers are increasingly demanding reforms, blending tech-driven solutions with community-focused policing models.
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Ex U.S. officer says cops not trained to react to problems of today
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