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How do police respond?

When a serious incident like the school attack occurs, police quickly secure the area and detain suspects to ensure public safety. Locking down other local schools, as happened in Fagersta, is a common precaution to protect students and staff from potential further danger. Their focus is on containing the threat and investigating the cause.

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