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Safety Law News for July 17, 2015

by Bernie James • July 17, 2015

In New York, the NYPD is eliminating its school unit patrol – a specific unit trained to deal with school emergencies and other issues that arise – and will instead rely on the officers assigned to respective neighborhood beats to respond to the schools.

In New Jersey, a legislative task force charged with improving safety in the state’s public schools has issued a long list of recommendations that includes increasing police presence on school grounds and the creation of a New Jersey School Safety Specialist Academy.

In North Carolina, the State Board of Education has approved a new school bus safety policy after five North Carolina students were hurt by motorists passing stopped buses this school year.

In Wisconsin, the governor signed 2015 Senate Bill 35 and 2015 Senate Bill 70 into law, significantly changing the laws surrounding firearms. The laws amend the Wisconsin Gun Free School Zone Act, allowing off-duty, retired and “qualified” out-of-state law enforcement officers to possess a firearm in school zones.

Safety Law News for July 13, 2015

by Bernie James • July 13, 2015

A report from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) shows that while “70 percent” of all public schools put kids through school shooting scenarios/drills, only “43 percent” have armed security.

In Idaho, the Garden Valley School District is at least 45 minutes away from its police department. Officials have purchased firearms and trained six employees to use them in an emergency.

In Alabama, the number of Birmingham high school students arrested on campus has dropped dramatically over the past year – a 63 percent decline. SROs have shifted their focus from being reactive by making arrests to being proactive by mentoring and recommending resources.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has released the results and statistics of a three year study on school crime over the past three years. And studies show, the numbers are down – 14 percent in the past three years. Effective use of the SRO is receiving the credit for the downward trend.

Safety Law News for July 9, 2015

by Bernie James • July 9, 2015

In Oklahoma, Governor Fallin signed State Senate Bill 262, which requires school districts in the state to provide training on workplace safety and health to students in grades 7 through 12.

In Illinois, the Springfield School District approved spending $489,200 in health life safety funds to install 30 to 40 security cameras at each school.

In Ohio, teachers and administrators are using the FASTER (Faculty/Administrator Safety Training & Emergency Response) course to train to use guns in schools.

In Iowa, the Burlington Community School District is equipping school administrators with body cameras to record their interactions with students and parents.

Safety Law News for July 6, 2015

by Bernie James • July 6, 2015

In Pennsylvania, the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit (WIU) 7 Crossroads School has adopted radio frequency identification (RFID) pendants, citing a desire to better protect students and staff and deescalate altercations.

In Florida, a new state law took effect this month that holds school districts accountable for making sure children get to school safely.

In Pennsylvania, the West Jefferson School District will use Raptor software to screen visitors who want to enter school buildings. It uses a database to screen out people who are listed as sexual offenders under Megan’s Law.

In Louisiana, public schools in Louisiana will have the option to instruct elementary students on gun safety. Under a new law, educators may provide students with “age and grade appropriate” firearm accident prevention and safety instruction.

Safety Law News for July 1, 2015

by Bernie James • July 1, 2015

In North Carolina, the Wake County Public School System unveiled new safety procedures that are designed to keep students safe while getting on and off school buses.

In Maine, two Brunswick schools are found to be unsafe by failing to meet basic fire codes, ADA requirements, and hazardous materials regulations.

In Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Task Force on School Safety and Security made 29 recommendations that the state and schools should adopt. But state agencies have not implemented any of the new recommendations.

In Rhode Island, the Senate is debating the issue of who — if anyone — should be allowed to carry a gun on school grounds. State law bans guns in schools, exempting anyone with a license or permit to carry a concealed pistol. The proposal is to repeal the exemption.

Safety Law News for July 1, 2015

by Bernie James • July 1, 2015

In North Carolina, the Wake County Public School System unveiled new safety procedures that are designed to keep students safe while getting on and off school buses.

In Maine, two Brunswick schools are found to be unsafe by failing to meet basic fire codes, ADA requirements, and hazardous materials regulations.

In Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Task Force on School Safety and Security made 29 recommendations that the state and schools should adopt. But state agencies have not implemented any of the new recommendations.

In Rhode Island, the Senate is debating the issue of who — if anyone — should be allowed to carry a gun on school grounds. State law bans guns in schools, exempting anyone with a license or permit to carry a concealed pistol. The proposal is to repeal the exemption.

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