Handcuffed At Julian

The District 299 blog posts a letter from an aunt of a Julian High School student regarding an incident that placed her neice on suspension long enough to possible miss her graduation.

According to Brittni she was en route to the restroom to blow her nose. She was approached by a staff person who asked for her identification. Brittney stated that she did not have ID and proceeded to the restroom. The staff person then called police officers to the restroom. At this point 3 women police officers cornered Brittni in the restroom stall, handcuffed her, and drug her down the hall by her handcuffs. Brittni who has never been involved with law enforcement went into shock and begin screaming because she felt as though she was being attacked by the officers. Moreover, Brittni is a senior and is scheduled to graduate June 5th. She has received a 10 day suspension which will prevent for meeting graduation requirements.

 

I am appalled at the conflict management procedures of your building. It is unfortunate that students are subjected to being treated like criminals in an environment where they are supposed to feel safe and is conducive to learning. I believe that the officers escalated the incident by using unnecessary force rather more civil communication means.

Read the whole thing. I would expect that this should be a problem at any of our neighborhood schools as well.