Tag: SchoolSafety
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Madison High School Implements Cell Phone Policy Amid Lockdowns
Madison High School recently faced back-to-back days of lockdowns due to a surge in confrontations among students. The first lockdown was prompted by two altercations in different areas of the campus, raising concerns about the overall safety of the school. Student Disputes Trigger Initial Lockdown On Thursday, Principal Edgar Contreras communicated with parents, detailing the…
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Chicago Mayor Backs Removal of Police from Public Schools
On Tuesday, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson expressed his support for a proposal by the city’s board of education to eliminate police officers from high schools. The board is set to terminate its approximately $10 million agreement with the Chicago Police Department, pending Johnson’s approval. Decreased Police Presence in Chicago Public Schools Johnson justified the move…
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Chicago Mayor Backs Removal of Police from High Schools
On Tuesday, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson expressed his backing for a proposal by the city’s board of education to eliminate police officers from high schools. The board is set to terminate its $10 million agreement with the Chicago Police Department upon the mayor’s approval, signaling a significant shift in the approach to school safety. Decreased…
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Fatal CPS Shooting Near Senn High Sparks Community Concerns
Recent incidents of fatal shootings near Chicago Public Schools (CPS) have sparked concerns among parents and local officials. In particular, a shooting near Nicholas Senn High School in the Edgewater neighborhood resulted in the death of a teenager and injuries to two others. This marks the second fatal shooting targeting CPS students within a week,…
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Santa Clarita SWAT Standoff: Machete Incident Near Elementary School
In the Santa Clarita area, a tense SWAT standoff is currently unfolding involving an individual suspected of carrying a machete. The incident, reported in the 27400 block of Plumwood Street, near the Canyon Country area, prompted a swift response from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department at approximately 3:15 p.m. Immediate Response to Potential Threat…
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Queens High School Stabbing and Gun Incident Raises Safety Concerns
Incidents of violence unfolded in a Queens high school, as two students were stabbed and a gun was discovered on the premises. The altercation was captured on video, revealing a brawl during the transition between periods, creating a chaotic scene in the hallways. The school in question is Martin Van Buren High School, situated on…
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Queens High School Stabbing: 16-Year-Old in Custody, Safety Measures
A troubling incident unfolded at a high school in Queens on Thursday, resulting in the injury of two individuals. The 16-year-old suspect is currently in custody as investigations continue into the stabbing that occurred around 1:15 p.m. at the school located at 330-17 Hillside Ave. Victims and Injuries The victims, one sustaining a stab wound…
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Fatal Attack Near Senn High School Raises Concerns
In a distressing series of events, a Chicago Public Schools (CPS) student lost their life, and two others were injured in what authorities suspect to be a targeted attack. This incident occurred just blocks away from their North Side School, marking the second fatal shooting of a CPS student within a week. The previous incident…
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Loaded Gun Incident at Mountainside Middle School Raises Safety Concerns
In a disconcerting incident on January 25, a loaded gun was discovered inside a classroom at Mountainside Middle School in Scottsdale, Arizona, leading to heightened safety concerns among students, parents, and authorities. Swift Police Response and School Lockdown Scottsdale Police swiftly responded to reports of the handgun, arriving at the school around noon. Upon discovering…
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Marana High School: Arrest Made After Student Threats
The Marana Police Department has announced the deployment of additional officers to the Marana High School campus on Thursday, January 25, in response to a reported threat made by a 15-year-old student. Prompt Response to Threat Following a call from Marana High School administrators on Wednesday afternoon, the police department swiftly responded to reports of…
