|
Post by tankermate on Dec 19, 2012 17:08:44 GMT -4
INCIDENT: Violation of School Policy DATE / TIME: 12/18/2012 @ 0929 Hours (Reported) LOCATION: Kent Island Elementary School, Stevensville SUSPECT: Child age (6) of Grasonville
NARRATIVE: The Sheriff’s Office was contacted by the school principle, Lawrence Dunn who stated that a school bus driver had reported picking up several students at a stop and one child had given him six bullets as the child got on the bus.
Investigation of the incident resulted in the search of the child, book bag and the classroom areas which resulted in no additional rounds being found. Interview of the child revealed that while visiting a relative over the weekend, the ammunition was found in a dish or basket at the residence. The bus driver was given the bullets by the child so he could go hunting. The child denied wanting to hurt anyone.
Interviews were also completed with a parent who indicated there were no weapons at home. In addition, the relative where the child had visited reported that there are firearms at that residence but are locked and secure.
Due to the child’s age, no criminal charges could be placed. School officials advised that the child would be suspended.
DEPUTY: Sgt. Morris “Sonny” Jones CASE: 12-35542
|
|
|
Post by RobMoore on Dec 19, 2012 17:41:25 GMT -4
Thank you, zero tolerance policies.
I'm sure that 6 year old will have a lot to think about during his week at home away from school.
(Mucho sarcasmo for those who don't habla Rob Mooro)
|
|
veruca
Junior Member
Posts: 73
|
Post by veruca on Dec 19, 2012 17:46:51 GMT -4
For #$@!'s sake?!!! Really? Okay maybe at 16 a kid would know better...but 6? And a suspension??? What the heck is going on lately???!!! I can't stand it!
|
|
|
Post by hawkeye on Dec 19, 2012 18:12:16 GMT -4
Zero tolerance is zero tolerance..good for the principal to do whats right
|
|
|
Post by falgar25 on Dec 19, 2012 18:33:54 GMT -4
A ridiculous result from a ridiculous, feel-good policy.
|
|
|
Post by Frank on Dec 19, 2012 19:37:36 GMT -4
I feel so much safer with him off the streets! What's next?
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2012 21:36:42 GMT -4
No the child should not be blamed. The idiots that left the bullets out in clear sight for him to access need the blame. smh
|
|
|
Post by mrscharms on Dec 19, 2012 22:24:34 GMT -4
I agree with Mo and luckily, they didn't leave the gun accessible. This is an interesting topic. I agree that the child should be suspended, even though I feel he is innocent. But we can't take anything lightly. They start out young. That's my opinion.
|
|
|
Post by imjustsayin on Dec 20, 2012 7:27:16 GMT -4
Really people? Some of you think that they suspended the child to teach him a lesson? Fools. It was a message to the parents and ALL parents that they need to be more vigilant about where their kids are and what they are doing.
I for one would have been furious if they had done nothing! That behavior from our educational system sends the wrong message as well.
|
|
|
Post by deputy on Dec 20, 2012 7:31:48 GMT -4
REALLY???
It BULLETS.....
He GAVE them to an adult..... He wasn't hiding them
The worst thing he could have done was throw them at someone.... If he had given the bus driver a handfull of rocks what would have happened?
this is just STUPIDITY.
"They Start Young" WTH is that? sorry but GEESH.
Falgar Nailed it...
|
|
|
Post by deputy on Dec 20, 2012 7:35:21 GMT -4
Suspending the child does NOT hurt the parents, and if it di it's not what suspending a kid from school is for. It hurts the child and could quite possibly hurt him for the rest of his school days. A 6 year old is very impressionable.
Ever had one? Most of us has been one. ;D
|
|
|
Post by RobMoore on Dec 20, 2012 8:14:19 GMT -4
Yes. The fool here is the one who thinks this will serve as a lesson to other parents to be more vigilant.
|
|
|
Post by markp on Dec 20, 2012 9:13:09 GMT -4
So it's ok to spout zero tolerance and forget better judgement or the use of sense?
|
|
|
Post by mrscharms on Dec 20, 2012 9:34:54 GMT -4
Yes, Deputy....most criminals start out young. We know nothing about this child. I know from experience that they start out young.
|
|
|
Post by jetskibrat on Dec 20, 2012 10:04:16 GMT -4
Does anyone know who would keep bullets in a dish?? obviously there are no children in that home. this child tried to (in his mind) do a nice gesture and this is the outcome. another sad incident
|
|
|
Post by ravens20 on Dec 20, 2012 11:11:25 GMT -4
Yes, Deputy....most criminals start out young. We know nothing about this child. I know from experience that they start out young. I don't think he's disputing that. The issue is that what this kid did is in no way, shape, or form indicative of future criminal behavior. Zero tolerance = zero common sense
|
|
|
Post by Scooby on Dec 20, 2012 11:51:32 GMT -4
Maybe there's a lesson for this young gangsta - sometimes life isn't fair...
|
|
|
Post by speedergurl68 on Dec 20, 2012 11:55:14 GMT -4
Zero tolerance = zero common sense +1 for you!
|
|
|
Post by mikey on Dec 20, 2012 13:09:17 GMT -4
+2
Long Live Common Sense!
|
|
|
Post by bluecrabber on Dec 20, 2012 14:43:19 GMT -4
+3..
|
|
|
Post by Frank on Dec 20, 2012 15:16:34 GMT -4
A+
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2012 17:48:09 GMT -4
If zero tolerance isn't the right solution so policies can be administered constantly among all schools, how do you define common sense or even administer a common sense solution to a problem. What's common sense to one person might not be so much to another. It would seem the list would be endless on what's dangerous, that needs swift disciplinary action compared to what's not, common sense would dictate this isn't a problem.
Show & Tell at school..."my daddy works for the USGC and he saves people on the water, if you need help, you shoot this flare gun in the sky and he will come help you"...the flare gun is unloaded. Is an unloaded flare gun dangerous or does common sense make it not punishable. I don't even know under the current zero tolerance policy...can you bring an unloaded flare gun to school?
How do you draw the line...what should the policy be?
|
|
|
Post by RobMoore on Dec 20, 2012 18:01:23 GMT -4
Zero tolerance policies are a crutch for the weak minded administrator.
They require no decision making ability, reasoning, logic, critical thinking skills, or imagination.
If you have the brainpower to follow the "letter of the law" you can be the boss in a zero tolerance system.
However, if you are of above-average intelligence, you can follow the more desirable "intent of the law" and make decisions for yourself. If you have convictions and courage, you can even defend those decisions to people unable to understand why you made them.
|
|
|
Post by Frank on Dec 20, 2012 23:52:20 GMT -4
Wow! Very well put Rob!
|
|
|
Post by speedergurl68 on Dec 21, 2012 7:53:45 GMT -4
+1 for him TOO! It's a regular +1 storm around up in here!
|
|