In this conversation, Ryan Wilcox, Utah legislator and chair of the Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Committee, opens up about his unexpected path into politics and policy, and how personal tragedies in his community fueled his commitment to school safety. Ryan discusses the heartbreaking realities of school shootings, lessons learned from Columbine, Parkland, and Uvalde, and the policies that can help prevent these tragedies.

He shares what he experienced walking through the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School building in Florida with victims’ families, and how those moments have shaped his mission. Ryan also explains the work of the National School Safety Policy Center and the Utah School Security Task Force, and why armed school security, early prevention, and realistic policies are essential for protecting children.

This episode is both eye-opening and deeply personal — a must-listen for parents, educators, policymakers, and anyone concerned about safety in schools.

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