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| Nation’s Largest School Police Force, in L.A., Will Stop Ticketing Kids 12 and Younger |
| By /jjie.org - Susan Ferriss |
| Published: 12/04/2013 |
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Responding to demand for reforms, the nation’s largest school police force — in Los Angeles — will stop issuing tickets to students 12-years-old or younger for minor infractions allegedly committed on or near campuses during school hours. A memo this month to officers from Los Angeles Unified School Police Department Chief Steven Zipperman outlined the new policy, which goes into effect in December. The announcement comes in the wake of community demands for the school district to “decriminalize” minor school disciplinary matters and use more discretion when involving law enforcement personnel. Read More. |
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