Rhode Island governor orders ‘full review’ of school security plans after Brown shooting

Published December 16, 2025 9:53am ET



Gov. Dan McKee (D-RI) expanded safety precautions in Rhode Island schools on Monday, as the state reels from the shooting at Brown University that left two students dead. 

The governor ordered a sweeping review of school security in both K-12 and higher education. And he requested increased local police presence at schools to “provide reassurance for students, families, educators, and staff.”

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