UTICA, N.Y. -- Following the Florida high school shooting and several recent threats, more discussions are being held about improving school safety.

Many hope it leads to actual actions being taken.

Law enforcement, school leaders and elected officials held a meeting about school safety in Utica on Friday.

They want faculty to be trained for a variety of situations.

They also focused on social media.

They said it can be a double-edged sword because both facts and misinformation can spread quickly. So, they want to make better use of the tool.

There are also concerns that students are becoming desensitized to lockdowns because of how often they're being used during situations where threats are reported at other schools.　

"If they did maybe a shelter in-place, if they did maybe hold in-place, if they did maybe an evacuation if that was needed," said Utica Police Chief Mark Williams. "I mean, maybe it might alleviate some concerns that parents, news media would have, and faculty that this is not as serious as it should be." 

The Police Chief also cited the recent threat against Utica College, and pointed out that those making threats should realize they will face charges for their actions.