Boston Public Schools officials are considering creating its own police department to handle internal complaints and disruptions. The proposal comes at a time when police reform activists have called for less policing, especially in schools.
Young elementary school students and their parents attempt to get the attention of passing motorists on Church Street in Winchester, Mass., on July 30, 2020.
The group also recommended creating an anonymous reporting hotline and strengthening communication between the school district and the Boston Police Department.This month, four members of the City Council sent a letter to Mayor Michelle Wu demanding more police and scanners to detect weapons students could bring.
"There have been many disturbing incidents at our schools, and on our school buses this year," city councilors wrote. The authors acknowledged"there are differing opinions around the role of police officers" in schools, but said there should be no question"about returning non-invasive technology such as metal detectors and having police officers present in our schools.
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