Jeff Wenninger: Preventing school shootings from happening

Preventing school shootings from happening? Yes, it is possible. Jeff Wenninger is a nationally recognized law enforcement expert with 33 years of experience, most notably as a lieutenant with the LAPD. He has dedicated his career to understanding and improving police practices, specializing in police use of force, crowd management and control, school and campus safety, and security protection measures. As the Founder & CEO of Law Enforcement Consultants, LLC, he provides clear and practical expert testimony and consulting services. He uses his extensive experience to help legal professionals, cities, schools, and more navigate the complexities of law enforcement in today's challenging environment. Jeff's goal is to boost public trust and safety by offering straightforward, actionable advice and ensuring objectivity in every assessment. In episode 496 of the Fraternity Foodie Podcast, we find out why he decided to go to school at Kent State, what was the best part and the worst part of working for LAPD for over 30 years, how we can prevent school shootings such as the one at Apalachee High School from happening, what went wrong when a former US President was shot at a political rally in Pennsylvania, how common it is for snipers to be shooting at cars on a highway (such as the recent case in Kentucky on I-75), how well universities are adapting to the growing concern over active shooter scenarios and are current safety protocols adequate, whether students and staff should be carrying guns on campus as a means of defense, and how college students can engage in advocacy efforts to promote both gun safety and mental health awareness on their campuses. Enjoy!