How Police Overlooked Alleged Georgia Shooter as a Threat

On Friday’s episode of The Excerpt podcast, USA TODAY Domestic Security Correspondent Josh Meyer discusses police failures to see the suspected Georgia school shooter as a threat. Former President Donald Trump held his first post-debate rally in Arizona and announced he won’t debate Vice President Kamala Harris again. There were also updates on his legal issues. A judge overturned North Dakota’s abortion ban. USA TODAY Personal Finance Reporter Daniel de Visé talks about the Surgeon General’s warning on parenting stress. The Pac-12 added four Mountain West schools, expanding the conference. The FBI received a tip regarding the Georgia school shooting that was not thoroughly investigated by local law enforcement. Experts criticize the lack of collaboration between federal and local agencies in handling such threats. Recommendations for preventing future mass shootings include better training for local authorities and improved follow-up investigations. Trump’s post-debate rally in Arizona involved attacks on Harris as well as updates on his legal battles and debate decisions. A federal appeals court rejected Trump’s request to freeze a court ruling on his New York hush-money criminal sentencing. A Georgia judge threw out two criminal charges against Trump in an election racketeering case. The Surgeon General’s warning on parenting stress highlights the financial burden of childcare and increased demands on parents, exacerbated by technology and social media. Policy decisions such as expanded support programs and childcare tax credits could help alleviate the stress on parents. The Pac-12 conference adding four Mountain West schools raises questions about the significance of the move. The episode also includes a segment on the failed North Dakota abortion ban and updates on the Georgia school shooting investigation.

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