Safety Law News for 9/21/12

  • 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

 

Safety Law News for 9/7/12

  • Missouri educators respond to fight videos posted online by their students.
  • A lawsuit against Birmingham Police Department, for using pepper spray in schools, is now a class action lawsuit.
  • Los Angeles Unified School District is moving away from zero tolerance policies and toward counseling.

Safety Law News for 9/4/12

  • High schoolers say that guns and fights are normal to them, during a focus group in Washington state, and they discuss possible solutions.
  • Extra security is posted at Florida’s Palm Beach Gardens High School, after a weekend shooting that left two dead and six injured.
  • A 16-year-old boy in Ohio faces second degree felony charges for inducing panic with a YouTube video, which features the masked character from V for Vendetta. The video specifically says, “I am not here to physically harm anyone,” but police received over 200 concerned calls.
  • A new study suggests that children with autism are particularly vulnerable to bullying, according to the New York Times.