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MSD Safety Commission Leader Describes Shooter's Behavior as ‘Roller Coaster' During Final Meeting Before School Year

What to Know

  • The 14 members will hear from experts on "school hardening" and state and federal privacy laws.
  • On Thursday, the commission will discuss school shootings nationally and the Florida Department of Children and Families' response to calls.

The sheriff leading the state commission investigating the Florida school massacre said the suspect's behavior before the shooting was a "roller-coaster."

Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri told the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission on Wednesday that Nikolas Cruz would do well at school for long periods, but then his behavior would deteriorate. He didn't go into details.

The 14 members are hearing Wednesday from experts on "school hardening" and state and federal privacy laws.

On Thursday, the commission will discuss school shootings nationally and the Florida Department of Children and Families' response to calls regarding Cruz. They'll also have a closed session on the 19-year-old's educational, medical and mental health. The commission must file a report by Jan. 1.

Cruz is charged with killing 17 people at the school Feb. 14.

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