Tag: Washington D.C.

Safety Law News for October 16, 2020

— In Washington D.C., the Department of Justice announced it has awarded more than $87 million to bolster school security, support first responders who arrive on the scene of a school incident, and conduct research on school safety.  The STOP…

Safety Law News for July 31st, 2019

• In New York, the Governor signed a new law which prevents school districts from arming school staff who are not school resource officers, law enforcement officers, or security guards on school grounds. • In Washington D.C., New Jersey Congressman…

Safety Law News for September 13, 2016

In Washington D.C., the Department of Education and the Department of Justice published recommendations on the use of police in schools. In New York City, school officials have confiscated far more weapons from students than they are reporting. In New…