{"id":653797,"date":"2026-03-13T23:53:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T23:53:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/653797\/"},"modified":"2026-03-13T23:53:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T23:53:14","slug":"klein-isd-increases-security-after-3-separate-gun-incidents-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/653797\/","title":{"rendered":"Klein ISD increases security after 3 separate gun incidents this week"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Friday morning, a student at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.click2houston.com\/topic\/Klein_High_School\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.click2houston.com\/topic\/Klein_High_School\/\">Klein High School <\/a>was arrested after school officials say he brought an unloaded handgun onto campus.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><b>R<\/b><b>EAD MORE: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.click2houston.com\/news\/local\/2026\/03\/13\/klein-high-school-student-arrested-after-gun-found-on-campus-students-reported-weapon-to-staff\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Klein High School student arrested after gun found on campus; students reported weapon to staff<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The incident marked the third incident involving a gun on a Klein ISD campus this week. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">On Monday, a Klein Collins High School student was arrested and handed felony charges after allegedly firing a handgun in a school bathroom unintentionally. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><b>READ MORE: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.click2houston.com\/news\/local\/2026\/03\/09\/klein-collins-high-school-student-accidentally-fires-gun-in-school-bathroom-klein-isd-confirms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Klein Collins High School student accidentally fires gun in school bathroom, Klein ISD confirms<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Then on Thursday, a man was arrested after allegedly bringing a holstered firearm into Zwink Elementary School.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><b>MORE INFO: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.click2houston.com\/news\/local\/2026\/03\/13\/man-arrested-after-allegedly-entering-klein-isd-elementary-school-with-a-gun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>Man arrested after allegedly entering Klein ISD elementary school with a gun<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">In response to these incidents, Klein ISD is increasing security measures district-wide. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><b>Starting March 23, after Spring Break, schools will see:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 kDvXdO font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Increased police presence on all campuses in partnership with local law enforcement agencies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Expanded random metal detector screenings, conducted on an unannounced, rotating schedule.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Increased K-9 searches in coordination with law enforcement.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">\u201cWe know that it is not one safety approach that makes the difference, but rather our layered approach to safety measures that keep students and staff safe,\u201d Klein ISD Superintendent Dr. Jenny McGown said in a letter addressed to families and staff.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">She also urged parents to secure firearms at home and discuss the seriousness of bringing weapons to school, reminding families that students who bring weapons will face expulsion and felony charges.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">District leaders also reminded families about reporting concerns through Klein ISD\u2019s KeepKleinSafe anonymous tip line, which can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kleinisd.net\/o\/kisd\/page\/safety-security-keepkleinsafe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.kleinisd.net\/o\/kisd\/page\/safety-security-keepkleinsafe\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston &#8211; 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