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KSL Newsradio's Andrew Adams reportingThere's a proposal afoot in Utah to combat school violence by making some teachers the rough equivalent of federal air marshals.
They'd be teachers first, but they'd also be undercover volunteer police trained, armed, and ready for whatever walks in the door.
"I think that people would have a lot greater comfort level - as do I - with the concept that a teacher was actually POST-certified and trained," said Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff. "Violent crime is down when bad guys know that good people have guns and know how to use them."
It's the brainchild of a former Utah County sheriff's deputy, who's drawing up a formal proposal. The Attorney General says he'll pitch it to the Peace Officers Standards and Training council. IF all goes as planned there, Shurtleff says it could be presented to lawmakers in the upcoming session.
