We owe our students more

bully1Once a student becomes a victim of a school crime, he or she becomes more aware of…

Once a student becomes a victim of a school crime, he or she becomes more aware of other potential criminal activity, becomes a victim of bullies, or is just generally fearful of a future attack.  A recently released survey from the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center of Education Statistics included some interesting numbers about theft, gangs, drugs, and bullying on campus.

During the 2006-07 school year, just more than four percent of students ages 12-18 reported being a victim of any crime–theft, violent victimization, or serious violent victimization–at school.…Read More

Detroit’s commitment to school security

public-safetyThe Detroit Public Schools is moving briskly forward with plans to spend nearly…

The Detroit Public Schools is moving briskly forward with plans to spend nearly $42 million to improve safety for its students, faculty, and staff.

The money, approved by voters in a 2009 bond measure, will add 100 security cameras to each high school, 32 in middle schools and 24 on elementary campuses.  There are plans for ID badges to be issued to all students and faculty.…Read More

Great cooperation between school and law enforcement officials

PoliceSchoolSafetyDay-lgSchool and law enforcement officials in Central Florida’s Volusia County are to be commended for their efforts to…

School and law enforcement officials in Central Florida’s Volusia County are to be commended for their efforts to prepare sheriff’s deputies and other first responders for a possible school shooting.

Shortly after the 1999 Columbine massacre, the sheriff’s department began training to preserve life and property with an emphasis on being able to get kids safely away from a school where a shooting incident was in progress.…Read More