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After a 49 News investigation found security gaps in Topeka schools, we're tracking what's being done to ensure the safety of children.

We took our efforts to Wichita Thursday, where United States attorney Eric Melgren has become involved.

Last month, we found out Topeka Public Schools don't have a consistent way of preparing schools for a shooting. After our investigation, the superintendent promised change.

"We have a fire drill report, we have a tornado report, we're adding these particular items to a report also," said Tony Sawyer, who recently resigned as superintendent.

In Wichita, law enforcement officers from around the state are learning what it takes to keep kids safe in school during a three day conference sponsored by Melgren's office.

"Although schools are one of the safest places for children, they're not safe enough," Melgren said. "We want to talk to law enforcement folks, school personnel, community leaders about doing everything we can to protect our children."

School safety expert Kenneth Trump helped officers ensure their schools aren't being complacent.

"Unfortunately because of today's focus on test scores, school safety's often fallen to the back burner and doesn't come to the forefront in a community until there's a crisis," he said.

USD 501 police director Lance Jones traveled to Wichita for ideas on improving safety in Topeka schools.

"We'll take it back, we'll discuss it with the associate superintendent, and see if there's anything that we can add to our repertoire," said Jones.

This isn't the first time the issue of school safety has been brought up after our investigation.

We talked to the governor about her plans to address school security.

"Taking safety and security of children in schools very seriously is important," said Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, D-Kansas. "That's where they spend the bulk of their days during the school year, and I think that's an expectation of Kansans."

And, just last week we told you how Topeka Police are working together with USD 501 Police to practice their response to school shootings.