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Ask an expert: Former U.S. Secret Service agent talks school security

Mike Matranga, a former U.S. secret service agent who is now a security and school safety expert., answers your questions in a live chat. (WJXT)

Our Solutionaries team tracks down solutions to one of the scariest, most terrifying problems plaguing parents—school safety.

And we want to help get your questions answered by an expert. On Thursday, Aug. 25 at 8 p.m., join us for a LIVE CHAT in which we’ll answer questions about school safety.

WATCH THE LIVE CHAT IN THE YOUTUBE PLAYER BELOW THURSDAY EVENING:

Answering your questions in the live chat is Mike Matranga, a former U.S. secret service agent who is now a security and school safety expert. Share your questions and concerns here, and then watch for answers during the livestream.

To leave your questions ahead of time, CLICK HERE.

Mike Matranga, a former U.S. secret service agent who is now a security and school safety expert, answers your questions in a live chat Thursday, August 25 at 8 p.m. (WJXT)

According to Everytownresearch.org, there have been more than 100 incidents of gunfire on school grounds in 2022 alone. Those shootings led to 41 deaths.

So, how can we ensure the safety of our kids while at school?

Experts will tell you that no solution is perfect. Still, simple ideas like super strong door jams, reinforced glass, and identifying signs and symptoms of pre-attack behavior are just a few ways to mitigate damage.

See the solutions to keeping schools safe. Join us for Solutionaries. Watch here on News4JAX.com, on the News4JAX+ app (Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Google TV) or:

WATCH “SOLUTIONARIES: SAFER SCHOOLS” IN THE YOUTUBE PLAYER BELOW: