The tragic mass shooting in Minneapolis on Wednesday has left churches, schools, and community centers nationwide on edge, prompting many to re-evaluate their emergency preparedness.

Across the country, campuses are reviewing lockdown procedures, access controls, and coordination plans with local law enforcement. In San Jose, for example, Officer Jonathan Valverde is one of only two members of the police department’s School Liaison Unit. His role is to work directly with schools to ensure that staff and students know how to respond if they are faced with an active shooter or other crisis situation.

Valverde’s team conducts safety drills, reviews campus layouts with administrators, and provides training on emergency communication and evacuation protocols. School officials say the Minneapolis tragedy has served as a sobering reminder that vigilance and preparation are critical.

While parents welcome the renewed attention to safety, some express concern that the small number of officers assigned to school support may not be enough to cover the growing needs of the district. Education leaders, however, stress that strengthening communication between schools and police, along with ongoing training, is a priority to keep students safe.