— In Arizona, the Court of Appeals of Arizona refused to dismiss a gross negligence case arising out of an off-campus shooting in which two students were killed. Applying Arizona law that removed foreseeability from the duty framework, the court…
Tag: Arizona
Safety Law News for July 10, 2020
— In Arizona, the Phoenix Union Governing Board announced it will modify its Intergovernmental Agreement with Phoenix Police for School Resource Officers for the 2020-2021 academic year. They will use off-duty officers, when needed, to assist with required law enforcement…
Safety Law News for July 7, 2020
— In Ohio, the Columbus Police Chief will not renew the school resource program after the end of the contract with the Columbus City Schools. The three-year contract expired on June 30. The decision is proactive in light of a…
Safety Law News for December 3, 2019
• In Wisconsin, school-based law enforcement officers are being trained to take immediate action to neutralize acts of school violence. “Running toward the disturbance,” is the dominant theme of appropriate training nationwide. This is what occurred in a recent incident…
Safety Law News for March 28, 2018
In Texas, the Fort Worth Independent School District has granted the Fort Worth Police Department access to school video in real time whenever police deem it necessary. School resource officers already have access and now Fort Worth Police will have…
Safety Law News for January 3, 2018
In Arizona, human trafficking of children is increasing rapidly. The Arizona Human Trafficking Council says that online devices, games, and applications are the gateway to human trafficking. The Council has instituted several programs to protect child victims from exploitation, including…
Safety Law News for September 8, 2017
In Arizona, the Phoenix City Council has approved agreements with 22 area districts at 94 schools to provide 83 school resource officers immediately. In Illinois, the new police chief of the City of Niles unveiled several initiatives designed to bolster…
Safety Law News for April 25, 2017
In Minnesota, officials in the Savage Public Schools are revising their school safety plan. The new plan eliminates all officers with a new administrative position called the dean of students. The superintendent believes “ultimately, the focus of a School Resource…
Safety Law News for September 6, 2016
In Arizona, officials in Pima County are looking for policy solutions to the truancy epidemic. One-fifth of Tucson-area juveniles are chronically truant. In New Jersey, the Elmwood Park Board of Education is implementing a shared service plan with the Elmwood…
Safety Law News for May 5, 2015
In Texas, the McAllen Independent School District has implemented a new cloud-based online program to provide an all-around view of security. The software maintains school safety data, emergency plans, contact information, and compiles potential threats. McAllen’s school police department will have…