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Safety Law News for 10/2/12

by Bernie James • October 2, 2012

“Thank you, Officer Karney, for saving my son’s life”: a mother writes to the SRO whom her son tried to shoot. Her son is now serving a six year sentence for attempted murder.

When North Carolina passed its new law to protect teachers from online student mistreatment, it included very specific details on what is illegal.

In Texas, a mother is angry that a male principal spanked her high school daughter and left bruises.

Safety Law News for 9/28/12

by Bernie James • September 28, 2012

An undercover police officer, who spent nearly two years as a “student” at a Houston high school, talks about the drug culture.

Elementary students in Arkansas are undergoing training to become young emergency responders in the event of a crisis.

An Ohio school is debuting a voluntary, random drug testing program as one more tool for students who want to stay clean.

Safety Law News for 9/26/12

by Bernie James • September 26, 2012

A federal judge in Minneapolis has refused to dismiss a lawsuit against educators who read through a student’s Facebook and email accounts.

A school shooting in Missouri was averted, perhaps minutes before it would have begun, when a student shared details with an SRO.

North Dakota police used drug dogs to search student cars. Marijuana was found in only three cars, and because these cars were parked off campus, the school will not take disciplinary action.

Safety Law News for 9/24/12

by Bernie James • September 24, 2012

Michigan prosecutors will need to decide whether to charge a student who, acting out of stress, posted threats on Facebook.

One Massachusetts school district has decided to prioritize student safety over academics, after one student died from a drug overdose and others were injured in a serious car accident.

An Oklahoma mother filed a police report against a principal, after her son was paddled twice in school. The student’s father granted permission for the discipline.

Safety Law News for 9/21/12

by Bernie James • September 21, 2012

A Colorado school confiscated two rosaries from a student because it could connect him to the Sureno gang. The student body and community appear unimpressed, as they question basic facts in the situation.

In one South Carolina classroom, a 10-year-old boy threw paper, books, and desks—and then threatened to shoot a police officer. Educators recognize their ability to discipline the student, but for now, they are treating this as a police matter.

After two gun-related incidents, Baltimore County educators are preparing to launch an office of safety and security, and they are also focused on increasing communication with students. Students “outnumber us about 10 to 1,” one principal said.

Safety Law News for 9/17/12

by Bernie James • September 17, 2012

Connecticut educators will not let drug dogs sniff students. They will let the dogs sniff lockers and backpacks when students are not around.

After several shootings, including the fatal shooting of a girl, a Connecticut technical school is installing metal detectors.

A University of Illinois professor released a study on factors that make students feel more or less safe at school.

One San Francisco middle school is facing serious student safety problems. And teachers are feeling unfairly targeted.

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