My plan to keep kids safe from gun violence

 

Earlier this week, I joined forces with Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI) to introduce the Active Shooter Alert Act into the House. “If you see something, say something.” It’s a refrain meant to remind us that it is up to all of us to keep our communities safe and that, together, we can save lives. It’s a policy we’ve implemented in airports, train stations, and bus terminals. And it’s the principle behind the Amber Alert system. So, imagine if we were to use the Amber Alert system for active shooter situations – broadcasting across our towns and cities not only to keep an eye out for missing children, but also for these individuals posing great threats to our communities. This is already a tool we use in Providence: The local government employs the CodeRED system, which allows emergency officials to send notifications to residents via landline phone, cell phone calls, text messaging, email and social media. As public officials, it is our sacred duty to do all we can to keep our communities and country safe, and with active shooter events and mass shootings becoming all too common, we have an obligation to act. That’s why I am working across the aisle to pass the Active Shooter Alert Act as a matter of public safety and gun violence prevention. This is just one tool in our toolbox of gun violence prevention. It is an important and logical step to take in keeping our communities safe, but there is still much work to be done. As we work to keep guns out of the wrong hands by passing common sense reforms like red-flag laws and universal background checks, we must also look at community-based solutions that will help us keep each other safe and save as many lives as possible when the worst happens. Thank you, Rep. David Cicilline     Democrat David Cicilline proudly represents Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District. An advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, a leader on gun violence prevention, and a fighter for Rhode Island families — David is one of our fiercest legislators in Congress today. Our campaign is powered by supporters like you, and your grassroots support is critical to helping David's campaign for Rhode Island's 1st District.  Email is an important way for us to keep supporters like you informed about critical issues and to build a winning grassroots campaign.   Paid for by The Cicilline Committee The Cicilline Committee P.O. Box 9107 Providence, RI 02940 United States