School and village officials talk about safety with residents and teachers during a Downers Grove School District 58 safety and security forum at village hall on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013.
Downers Grove resident Rich Samonte provides feedback during a Downers Grove School District 58 school safety and security forum at Downers Grove Village Hall, 801 Burlington Ave. on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013. Providing staff with creative training to prepare for "abnormal" situations is the best way to prevent tragedy, Samonte told school district and village officials. Matthew Piechalak — mpiechalak@shawmedia.com
Downers Grove resident Rich Samonte provides feedback during a Downers Grove School District 58 school safety and security forum at Downers Grove Village Hall, 801 Burlington Ave. on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013. Providing staff with creative training to prepare for "abnormal" situations is the best way to prevent tragedy, Samonte told school district and village officials. Matthew Piechalak — mpiechalak@shawmedia.com