I read an article in the IDS today about a mock school shooting occuring at Saint Elizabeth State University in North Carolina following the shooting in Illinois last month. This was supposed to be a drill, preparing the local police department for a worst case scenario. The only problem was... the professor and students had NO idea that the shooter was really a police officer and that his gun was plastic. He lined them up against the wall and threatened to kill the student with the lowest GPA. Even when the police arrived and detained the "shooter," the class was still left in the dark about this being a drill. Students in nearby classes blockaded their doors with desks and texted the horrifying news to their parents at home. Some considered escaping through the windows...
What an awful idea!! I mean, I understand that performing preventative measures against horrible castastrophes is understandable, but doing this without letting the people involved know is more harmful than helpful. I am really surprised that noone has decided to sue the university yet. It's only a matter of time. Apparently, they are offering counseling now for the students who were affected by the traumatic event. Please, lets avoid this sort of thing at IU...
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