Category Archives: MICHIGAN

MI. Michigan courts give teachers right to sue if school system fails to discipline students who are safety risks

The Michigan Supreme Court overturned a 2001 decision and loosened the standard for people who want to file some civil lawsuits. The decision gives teachers the standing to take legal action when schools intentionally disregard or are deliberately indifferent to … Continue reading

Posted in FAILURE TO PROTECT, Litigation, MICHIGAN, School Violence, SCHOOLS | Tagged , | Leave a comment

MI. Teen girls sneak into Ottawa Hills High School in Grand Rapids and start a fight

Three teenage girls were arrested Friday, Oct. 10, after they went to Ottawa Hills High School and started a fight, according John Helmholdt, spokesman for Grand Rapids Public Schools. Helmholdt said an Ottawa Hills student violated district rules by letting … Continue reading

Posted in MICHIGAN, SCHOOL ARRESTS, SCHOOL FIGHTS, School Violence | Leave a comment

MI. Royal Oak police defend restraint of special-needs boy

Royal Oak police defend restraint of special-needs boy. If Michigan teachers were allowed to be properly trained, they wouldn’t have needed police assistance. It’s good that police published their response.   Royal Oak Police on Monday defended officers’ handling of … Continue reading

Posted in MICHIGAN, School Violence, SCHOOLS | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

MI. Police look into Battlecreek Middleschool fight when video was posted on facebook. Students videoing fights make school violence reporting more honest

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. (WOOD) – Battle Creek police are investigating a fight caught on camera inside a middle school locker room. This fight happened recently at Northwestern Middle School. The fight, recorded on a cellphone camera or a portable video … Continue reading

Posted in FACEBOOK, MICHIGAN, SCHOOL FIGHT VIDEO, SCHOOL FIGHTS, School Violence, SCHOOLS, SOCIAL MEDIA | Leave a comment

MI. A teacher was assaulted by a student resulting in separation and tear of shoulder asks: what are my legal options?

Answer from free law advice: Though your question doesn’t state it outright, I’m going to assume that you were injured on the job, on school property. If that’s the case, then first, you can receive Workers Compensation since you were … Continue reading

Posted in FAILURE TO PROTECT, MICHIGAN, School Violence, SCHOOLS, self defense | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

MI. Michigan courts give teachers right to sue if school system fails to discipline studetns who are safety risks

The Michigan Supreme Court overturned a 2001 decision and loosened the standard for people who want to file some civil lawsuits. The decision gives teachers the standing to take legal action, which had been denied to them in Michigan. In … Continue reading

Posted in Litigation, MICHIGAN, SCHOOLS, self defense | Leave a comment

MI. Police says “war-like” Detroit is unsafe for visitors

Enter At Your Own Risk: Police Union Says ‘War-Like’ Detroit Is Unsafe For Visitors The men and women of the Detroit Police Department believe the city is too dangerous to enter, and they want citizens to know it. The police … Continue reading

Posted in MICHIGAN, SCHOOL FIGHTS, School Violence | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

MI. School too dangerous to attend

The blaming started moments after news broke of shots fired near Battle Creek Central High School. A 17-year-old allegedly fired a revolver into the air during an altercation about noon Friday just west of Central, a few hours before that … Continue reading

Posted in FACEBOOK, GANG, juvenile violence, MICHIGAN, SCHOOL FIGHTS, School Shooting, School Violence, SOCIAL MEDIA | Leave a comment

MI. Student, Safety Officer maced during fight at high school

Two students at Kalamazoo Central High School were arrested Wednesday afternoon after a Public Safety Officer was hit trying to break up a fight. School administrators say a Kalamazoo Public Safety Officer was hit by a student during the altercation, … Continue reading

Posted in MICHIGAN, PEPPER SPRAY, SCHOOL FIGHTS, School Violence | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

MI. Three taken into custody after shooting death of 16 year old Michigan City high school student

According to police reports, officers responded to the area near 1201 E. Michigan Blvd. after receiving multiple calls of shots being fired. Responding were patrol officers, traffic division officers, detectives from the street crimes unit and multiple off-duty officers who … Continue reading

Posted in juvenile justice, juvenile violence, MICHIGAN, School Shooting, School Violence | Leave a comment