Sweden Joins NATO and Police Response Report on School Shooting

Sweden's recent membership in NATO is a significant blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin and marks a departure from Sweden's historical neutrality. The incentive for Sweden to join NATO was triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. One key advantage of NATO is the mutual defense agreement among member countries. In another development, a police response report on the 2022 Rob Elementary School shooting defended law enforcement actions, though it acknowledged delays in confronting the shooter. The report sparked anger among the victims' families, questioning the actions of the police despite claims of strength and level-headedness. Investigations are ongoing at both local and national levels, with conflicting conclusions regarding the police response.