Police and surveillance not the answer to school shootings

The mass school shooting in Tumbler Ridge has had a devastating impact on Canadians across the country. Amidst the collective grief for those who lost children and community members, government and school leaders face pressure to act quickly to keep students safe. But the best way to do that is not necessarily clear. Beyhan Farhadi researches surveillance technology in Canadian schools. She is concerned that this sense of urgency will lead to the hasty adoption of security measures with unintended impacts on students and teachers. Beyhan Farhadi joins us on the podcast today.