'Active shooter drills are the new fire drills': Closer look at school safety

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Keeping kids safe is a parent's priority, but what can you do these days when it seems like school shootings are becoming more common?

Does practicing shooter drills make a difference?

Mike Elerick, Founder and Executive Director of the Public Safety Training Institute spoke with ABC7 News' Larry Beil and looked into the issue.

You can watch the full video above.

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