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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 26, 2018

Japanese Police Install Nationwide Network of Surveillance Cameras to Protect Children

Citing concerns of increasing crimes targeting school children, the National Police Agency in Japan has begun to deploy a nationwide network of surveillance cameras along roads frequently used by children walking to and from school.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 19, 2018

Ohio Department Praised for "Lunch with Law Enforcement" at Local Schools

Students at schools in the Riverside School District are getting used to seeing police officers show up unannounced in the cafeteria, and according to reports, they're enjoying the visits.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 9, 2018

As School Year Approaches, Police Begin "Saturation Patrols" Around Schools

As school resumes in and around Knoxville, TN, officers are increasing patrols near schools, and pressing hard enforcement of speeding, distracted driving, and other school-zone safety issues.

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Newsby Staff WriterJune 14, 2018

Photo of Kid in Cuffs Posted on Social Media Sparks Debate

Lancaster Chief of Police Jarrad Berkihiser said that the officer was called to the school because the boy was in some manner of crisis, and that the handcuffs were needed to protect the student from harming himself or others.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 16, 2016

NASRO Releases Statement on Federal School Policing Recommendations

Like Education Secretary King, we believe that administering formal school discipline belongs solely in the hands of educators, and that educators should be well trained to address behavioral issues through a variety of interventions that do not involve law enforcement officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 11, 2016

San Antonio SRO Fired Over Video of Throwing Student to Ground

The San Antonio Independent School district on Monday fired a district police officer who became the subject of national scrutiny after a video surfaced on YouTube that appeared to show him throw a 12-year-old girl to the ground.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 7, 2016

Video: San Antonio SRO's Use of Force Against Student Investigated

A San Antonio, TX, school police officer has been placed on leave while the district investigates a video purporting to show him throwing a 12-year-old girl onto the ground last week.

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Newsby Staff WriterDecember 15, 2015

Threat That Closed Down L.A. Schools Appears to Be a Hoax

The threat that prompted Los Angeles Unified School District officials to close all schools Tuesday appears to be a hoax, a U.S. congressman on the House Intelligence Committee said.

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Newsby Staff WriterAugust 19, 2015

Miami Police Do The Right Thing Program Turns 25 Years Old

Do The Right Thing, Inc. (DTRT) is a national, not-for-profit organization operating in cooperation with local law enforcement to recognize and reward young people for their positive behavior, accomplishments, and good deeds.

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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 6, 2015

McGruff the Crime Dog is Turning 35 and Joining Instagram

McGruff the Crime Dog, the National Crime Prevention Council’s symbol of safety and crime prevention, is turning 35 this year. He is marking the occasion with a month-long social media celebration.

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