A new law will now notify parents as soon as possible when there is a school-related overdose.

The AI units can screen up to 3,600 people per hour, providing faster threat detection compared to metal detectors.

Concerned parents have been reaching out to 10 News about where the accused 5th grader now goes to school.

Buena Vista City Public Schools serves about 900 students and consists of one high school, a middle school and two elementary schools.

Salem City Public Schools serves about 3,800 students in four elementary schools, one middle school and Salem High School.

Galax City Public Schools is home to about 1,300 students in Galax Elementary, middle and high schools.

School safety is top of mind for many parents as kids return to the classroom.

With concerning numbers of school shootings and threats not only in our region but around the U.S., 10 News is digging into the data of the most recent school threat statistics.

VMI stands out when it comes to how often officers drill and the tools in every police car.

School districts around the country are working to beef up security measures. This school year, safety of students is top of mind more than ever. That's why school systems like Roanoke City are having to rethink the way they do things.

Research shows 81% of the time, a K-12 school attacker is going to tell someone their intention before it happens.

As parents get ready to send kids back to the classroom next month, safety is top of mind for those at Bedford County Public Schools.

The Sheriffs department is looking for grant funding to place six school resource officers in the county this year

Safety continues to be a top priority for Roanoke City Public Schools as the school board approves a new set of safety measures for the upcoming school year.

Law enforcement will be able to pull up the map of a school on their computer or cell-phone before even getting to the scene.

Police said they are working to correct some issues with the new speeding cameras outside of the Altavista Combined School and Altavista Elementary School.

Roanoke City school leaders recommended a handful of new safety measures for the school board to consider implementing.

Governor Youngkin announced grants totaling $37.5M to support a wide range of criminal justice programs in schools and communities across Virginia.

For many families, the new school year comes with cautious optimism.