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Bullying and Changes in School Violence
School Security NewsReports of bullying and violence in America’s public schools are on the decline, according to a report published Thursday by the U.S. Education Department’s National Center for Education Statistics.
The figures come from the department’s…
School Board Committee On Police In Schools
School Security NewsThe Madison School Board’s ad-hoc committee on Educational Resource Officers is one-third of the way through its 15-month process to review, evaluate, and make recommendations about the use of police in schools.
So far, committee members…
Washington State University Wants to Ban Student Athletes With Sexual Assault Convictions
School Security NewsStudent body leaders at Washington State University are pushing the school to adopt a policy that would ban the recruitment of student athletes with prior sexual assault convictions.
A letter sent in late June to WSU President Kirk Schulz…
School Security Gun Bill Passes
School Security NewsSchool security officers could carry firearms in schools under a bill passed Tuesday by the House of Delegates. The GOP-controlled House voted 78 to 19, with several Democrats joining Republicans in support, to pass HB 1392.
This is the…
Shooter in Courthouse Killings was School Volunteer
School Security NewsThe man who shot and killed two bailiffs in a southwest Michigan courthouse July 11 had recently been a volunteer at a local school. Larry Gordon had volunteered at South Elementary School, where his daughter is a student, as recently as two…
Cyber Bullying – The Curse of New Age Technology
School Security NewsThe technological abuse
With the emergence of technology, computers, laptops, tablets and Smartphones have become a part of our everyday life. Today, literally no individual can stay without these gadgets. The communication sector has revolutionized…
School Security Officer Arrested After Hoax
School Security NewsA Bainbridge High School security officer has been arrested for allegedly calling in a false report of a person with a gun on school grounds.
Bainbridge Island Police arrested him Thursday on suspicion of false reporting, a gross misdemeanor,…
School Security Increased at Colony High School
School Security NewsThe principal at The Colony High School says precautionary security measures are in place Monday after a threat was made against the school late Sunday night.
In a message sent to parents, Principal Tim Baxter said police and school officials…
Threat Prompts Seattle Schools to Close Down For Security Reasons
School Security NewsThree Seattle-area schools will be closed on Friday due to threats, the Lake Washington School District offices announced.
Juanita High School, Redmond High School and the Futures School, which is located at Juanita High School, will not…
