Surveillance video shows the Akron Police SRO punch the student after he bypassed metal detectors at Firestone Community Learning Center.
Amy Rock
Amy is Campus Safety’s Executive Editor. Prior to joining the editorial team in 2017, she worked in both events and digital marketing.
Amy has many close relatives and friends who are teachers, motivating her to learn and share as much as she can about campus security. She has a minor in education and has worked with children in several capacities, further deepening her passion for keeping students safe.
Amy Rock's Latest Posts
As Schools Consider Cell Phone Bans, Cellular Connectivity Must Also Be Top of Mind
Cell phones are often used during emergencies and as educational tools but many schools have connectivity issues due to older infrastructure. Is there a happy medium for cell phones in the classroom?
Helpful Resources for National First Responders Day
Campus Safety has shared various resources, data, and editorial articles over the years, often written first-hand by current or retired first responders.
Colorado School Districts Offered $50,000 to Restrict Cell Phones
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser said the grant money will largely come from funds the state received in a legal settlement with Juul.
Which Colleges Have Had Pro-Palestine Protests This Fall?
While fewer colleges are experiencing pro-Palestine protests compared to last spring, some activists say they are using a different strategy to build a lasting movement.
Anonymous School Threats: What to Do Before, During, and After
CISA’s new response guide highlights how K-12 schools can work with law enforcement and community partners to address anonymous threats.
University of Minnesota: 11 Pro-Palestine Protesters Arrested for Vandalizing Admin Building
A University of Minnesota spokesperson says the protesters spraypainted lenses of all internal security cameras and broke interior windows.
17 Studio City Middle Schoolers Treated for Overdose Symptoms After Taking Edibles
The students, all ages 12 and 13, experienced various overdose symptoms, including vomiting, lethargy, increased heart rate, and anxiety.
GBI: Apalachee Suspect Had School Shooter Shrine, Concealed Gun in Poster Board
GBI agents provided new testimony about the events leading up to and during the Apalachee High School shooting.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Assaulted 3 UCLA Football Staffers in 2015, Court Records Show
Combs allegedly choked a UCLA football intern and put another staffer in a headlock after assaulting a coach for disciplining his son.
Improving Student Mental Health at Small Liberal Arts Colleges
A nonprofit organization established a working group of 12 presidents to discuss challenges unique to small liberal arts schools, including access to student mental health resources.
Santa Monica College Employee Shot by Co-Worker Has Died
The suspect fled the scene but took his own life the next day after police boxed him in following a vehicle pursuit.