a virginia commonwea ph universil comey out this week shows that 76% of virginians believe their school is safe or very safe. but the state is split on how to keep those ratesup. 36 believe that addressing mental health issues is most important. 41% say that increasing security should b the priority. 20% say they believe that mental health services and add security are both important. news 4's dav culver takes us to fauquier county where armed guards are a part of their new safety plan. >> reporter: students are used to seeing school resource officersike officer tyndall. new faces will be walking the halls all in an effort toee k your kids safe. fraud mailer is one of those new to the school we caught up with him near warrenton. >> when i got dressed today, i'm like, i'm starting my new career. >> repor school security officer or sso. he agreed to the position a day after he retired from virginia state police. he w a trooper for 29 years. >> a lot of times in my previous job, we're reactive and this job i can beveroactive. >> one of our schools will have at least an armed school securit