Defying Teachers, Schools in Violent Chicago Neighborhoods Keep Police on Campus
CHICAGO For the new school year beginning in the fall, more Chicago public high schools are opting to remove on-campuspolice officers, a movement that gained momentum citywide last summer after the death of George Floyd.
Among about 30 high schools that retain officers, eight out of 10 are in the most violent neighborhoods on the South Side and West Side of the city, and most of their student bodies are predominantly African American.
Often at the pleading of parents who live in these neighborhoods, the local school councils voted to keep one or two police officers on campus, overcoming strong and emotional opposition from teachers and activists, who argued that on-campus officers will traumatize black youths and that students will be better served if the money is spent on social programs instead.
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On Wednesday, April 14, contact was made with an individual due to being passed out in a vehicle in the 6600 block of CR 551. The individual was placed under arrest for Possession of Marijuana under two ounces.
On Thursday, April 15 at about 9:23 a.m. Deputy Marvin Simpson responded to Starboard Dr. This was in regards to trespassing. Upon arriving on scene, Deputy Simpson was advised a suspect had pulled into the driveway at this address. The suspect does have an active trespass warning for this address. A report was made, due to the suspect not being on scene.
On Thursday, April 15 at approximately 5:36 p.m. a woman entered the Brownwood Law Enforcement Center to conduct a follow up for incidents, which have been occurring at her residence, HWY 279. These incidents all involve an unwanted person or persons on her property around her vehicle. A report was made.
On Thursday, April 8 at approximately 6:15 a.m., Deputy Scotty Burke was dispatched to US Hwy 377 South and FM 58. This was in reference to a loose livestock report, which turned into an accident report and investigation.
On Thursday, April 8 at approximately 7:46 a,m,, Deputy Scotty Burke was dispatched to FM 45. This was in reference to a reckless driver report and investigation.
On Thursday, April 8 at 12:44 p.m. Deputy Carlyle James Gover made contact with a complainant by phone. This was in reference to fraud. After further investigation a report was made.
On Thursday, April 8 at 1:02 p.m. Deputy Carlyle James Gover was advised by Investigator Sgt. Carlyle Noe Gover that a wanted suspect was in the area. When confronted by deputies the suspect evaded detention, but was then apprehended. The suspect was charged with Possessing Marijuana, Evading Arrest or Detention, Possessing a Controlled Substance PG1, and possessing over 10 personal identifiers of different persons.
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