Tag: Maryland

Safety Law News for February 1, 2019

In Tennessee, officials in Cheatham County schools say vaping and e-cigarettes are a growing problem. 65 citations have been issued so far this school year, up from 20 citations last school year. Officials fear that many of the students are…

Safety Law News for January 15, 2019

In Congress, a bill, called the Promoting Resource Officers Together for Exceptionally Critical Targets with Key Investments in Districts and Schools Act, or “Protect Kids Act,” has been introduced. The legislation sets aside $250 million in matching grants to hire…

Safety Law News for October 16th

In Georgia, the Georgia Court of Appeals held that a student, who was called by the school principal to the principal’s office, was not in “custody” when he admitted to choking student, and thus, a police officer was not required…

Safety Law News for September 14th, 2018

In Illinois, the deputy inspector general has issued a Report declaring “a disconnect” between Chicago police and Chicago schools.  CPS and Chicago Police do not have an interagency agreement.  There are also no hiring guidelines; no specialized training about dealing…

Safety Law News for August 22, 2018

In Illinois, officials in DuPage County are concerned about the proximity of the St. John Vianney Villa in Naperville, located next door to the junior high. The church facility serves as a retirement home for 13 Catholic priests, including two…

Safety Law News for August 17, 2019

In Virginia, Fairfax County Public Schools has revised its School Resource Officer Program. The new program establishes a clear division between the SROs’ role and the school administration’s role. It adds mandatory training for SROs on implicit bias, disability awareness…

Safety Law News for July 13, 2018

In Connecticut, officials in North Haven are expanding the school resource officer program immediately.  The decision comes after hundreds of residents overwhelmingly voted at town meeting to approve an ordinance that would assign an SRO to each building.   In…

Safety Law News for July 9, 2018

In Indiana, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled that an assistant principal was not acting as an agent of police when he interviewed a student, and thus Miranda warnings were not required. (D.Z. v. State)   In Indiana, the Indiana Supreme…

Safety Law News for April 13, 2018

Across the United States, less than two months since the shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, at least 10 U.S. states have proposed spending significantly more to bolster school safety.   In Louisiana, the Livingston Parish Sheriff is…

Safety Law News for April 6, 2018

In Florida, the Alachua City Commission has approved funds to upgrade the firearms used by its school resource officers.  The Sig Sauer MCX rifle had been selected as most suitable for the school environment.  The new rifles will be in…