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 security officer within that building. >> reporter: superintendent dr. david jacksays in high schools like kettle run, the new sso