Sweden's government announced a 300 million kronor investment in school security measures, following the country's deadly mass shooting in Orebro. Incidents of threats and violence in schools have surged by 150 percent over the past decade. Proposed measures include security cameras, checkpoints, and emergency plan requirements.
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