In Colorado, the Douglas County School District plans to arm its security staff with 10 semiautomatic rifles designed to provide a high-powered defense in the event of a shooting or other violent incident. In Illinois, the Community Consolidated Elementary District…
Month: April 2016
Safety Law News for April 15, 2016
In South Carolina, school resource officers in North Charleston schools serve as a primary source of reports and referrals to local child care agencies. In Mississippi, a new study reports teachers perceive a difference in the safety of the school…
Safety Law News for April 11, 2016
In California, a state appellate court ruled that the warrantless search of student’s cell phone by school officials following an incident in which a firearm was discovered on campus was valid. [In re Rafael C.] In North Carolina, an appellate…
Safety Law News for April 5, 2016
In Florida, a state appellate court ruled that a student, who was suspended, had no legitimate business on campus and violated statute governing trespass on school grounds when he went back into the school. [MM v. State] In North Carolina,…
Safety Law News for April 1, 2016
In Tennessee, schools in Alcoa, Maryville and Blount County are keeping a stock of the lifesaving anti-overdose drug Naloxone. School resource officers and nurses have received training. In Illinois, House Bill 5617 has been introduced. If enacted into law it…