BLACKSBURG (WSLS 10) - Virginia Tech researchers believe there is a difference between safety and security when it comes to schools.
The Institute for Society, Culture and Environment at Virginia Tech is launching a project to look at how increased security measures like cameras, police officers and metal detectors can create a sense of fear and punishment for students.
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Researchers said while they are not opposed to some of these measures, there is no way to keep danger out completely.
They said healthy relationships should be a top priority.
Virginia Tech will be applying for more grant money and other funding to continue researching this issue in depth.