Analyzing the Hanes Magnet School Incident
Introduction: A Hanes Magnet School in Winston -Salem NC, involving a School Resource Officer (SRO), a student, and a counselor raises questions about the roles and responsibilities outlined in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the school district and local law enforcement. The incident, which resulted in the arrest of a student, highlights potential misapplications […]
When MOUs Are Ignored: Analyzing the Palm View K-8 Incident
When MOUs Are Ignored: Analyzing the Palm View K-8 Incident Introduction: In a recent incident at Palm View K-8 School in Florida, a situation involving a School Resource Officer (SRO), school administrators, and a student escalated to an arrest, sparking concerns about the proper enforcement of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Manatee County […]
Implementing MOUs for School and Law Enforcement Partnerships: Roles and Responsibilities, Student Data Access, and Questioning of Students
Effective partnerships between schools and law enforcement are crucial for fostering safe and supportive educational environments. Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) between schools and law enforcement agencies outline the operational procedures and implementation strategies necessary for maintaining these partnerships. Three areas that frequently cause disagreements are the delineation of roles and responsibilities, protocols for student data […]
Behind Closed Doors: The Battle to Protect Maryland’s Schools from Juvenile Predators
In the throes of Maryland’s legislative session, a significant issue regarding education has emerged, commanding the attention of lawmakers and constituents alike: the presence of juvenile sex offenders in public schools. Spearheading the charge for reform is Delegate Kathy Szeliga, a prominent figure within the Republican ranks, who has drawn attention to what she perceives […]
Maryland’s Proposed Student Discipline Bill and the Collaborative Efforts Between Schools and Law Enforcement
In response to mounting concerns about the current state of student discipline, Maryland lawmakers, including individuals with expertise in these matters, are advocating for a bill designed to reduce student arrests. This legislative endeavor comes after previous attempts, where the bill successfully passed the Senate but faced obstacles in advancing through the House Ways and […]
Administrators Better Pay Attention to the Information From Hearings and Trials of the Uvalde and Parkland Shootings
Administrators better pay attention to the information coming from hearings and trials stemming from the Uvalde and Parkland shootings. Much of it is centered on failures of not just law enforcement but of school personnel, specifically administrators. The Texas house of representatives recently issued an 81-page interim report detailing the Uvalde shooting. The very beginning […]
How Safe is Your Child’s School?
How Safe is Your Child’s School? If you think your child’s school is safe from the type of carnage that was just perpetrated in Uvalde, TX. Then you should think again. This is not to alarm anyone, but rather to promote an understanding that the best any school can do is to minimize the risk […]