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Some parents support weapons detectors at DCPS schools, others say it’s a reminder about school gun violence
Read full article: Some parents support weapons detectors at DCPS schools, others say it’s a reminder about school gun violenceThe Duval County School Board approved a $2 million contract with Communication Technologies Inc. this week to begin installing weapons detection systems in elementary schools starting in the 2026-27 school year.
Duval County drivers racked up $719K in school bus fines during first month of stop-arm camera program
Read full article: Duval County drivers racked up $719K in school bus fines during first month of stop-arm camera programMore than 3,000 Duval County drivers were fined last month for illegally passing a school bus — and one driver is pushing back.
Jacksonville first responders, DCPS police train for active shooter response at Stanton High
Read full article: Jacksonville first responders, DCPS police train for active shooter response at Stanton HighJacksonville law enforcement, fire rescue personnel and Duval County school district officials came together at Stanton High School for a large-scale active shooter training exercise, practicing tactical response, first aid and student reunification procedures.
Let us know: What do you think about the weapons-detection devices to be installed at DCPS elementary schools?
Read full article: Let us know: What do you think about the weapons-detection devices to be installed at DCPS elementary schools?The Duval County School Board approved a $2 million contract with Communication Technologies Inc. this week to begin installing weapons detection systems in elementary schools starting in the 2026-27 school year.
DCPS school bus stop-arm cameras issue 609 warnings in April — real fines start May 1
Read full article: DCPS school bus stop-arm cameras issue 609 warnings in April — real fines start May 1Duval County Public Schools is equipping roughly 900 school buses with stop-arm cameras designed to catch drivers who fail to stop when buses are loading and unloading students. The program spent April in a warning period — and starting May 1, those warnings become $225 fines.
School bus safety: What drivers need to know about railroad crossings
Read full article: School bus safety: What drivers need to know about railroad crossingsFollowing recent incidents involving Duval County Public Schools buses, Duval County Public School’s Police Chief Jackson Short answered some questions about driver safety, road rules, and what drivers should expect near railroad crossings.
DCPS superintendent calls school bus crashes ‘tragic’ as district works to launches community safety campaign
Read full article: DCPS superintendent calls school bus crashes ‘tragic’ as district works to launches community safety campaignA tow truck struck a school bus carrying first and second graders near a Jacksonville railroad crossing Wednesday, just days after a separate crash in the same area sent four kindergartners to the hospital.
Ex-DCPS police officer accused of soliciting romantic relationship with student worked at 3 Jacksonville-area schools
Read full article: Ex-DCPS police officer accused of soliciting romantic relationship with student worked at 3 Jacksonville-area schoolsA former Duval County school police officer was arrested Thursday evening following a joint investigation by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and Duval County School Police, the district said.
Former Duval County school police officer accused of a romantic relationship with a student, tampering with evidence
Read full article: Former Duval County school police officer accused of a romantic relationship with a student, tampering with evidenceA former Duval County school police officer was arrested Thursday evening following a joint investigation by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and Duval County School Police, the district said.
‘It really starts at home’: DCPS police chief addresses parents’ concerns after middle school student stabbed on bus
Read full article: ‘It really starts at home’: DCPS police chief addresses parents’ concerns after middle school student stabbed on busThe chief of police for Duval County Public Schools addressed parents’ concerns Friday morning following the stabbing of a middle school student on a school bus in the Grand Park area.
Metal detectors will be added to all Duval County middle schools by end of April, chief says
Read full article: Metal detectors will be added to all Duval County middle schools by end of April, chief saysDuval County Public Schools is in the process of installing metal detectors at Springfield, Mandarin, Oceanway and Ribault middle schools this week.
DCPS police officer arrested, accused of domestic battery, false imprisonment
Read full article: DCPS police officer arrested, accused of domestic battery, false imprisonmentA Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) police officer was arrested Sunday and accused of multiple charges, including domestic battery by strangulation.
‘Safety is everybody’s job’: Traffic enforcement teams out in Duval County for first day of school
Read full article: ‘Safety is everybody’s job’: Traffic enforcement teams out in Duval County for first day of schoolJSO and DCPS Police are working together to not only keep kids safe in school, but also on their way to and from.
New chief of Duval County School Police sworn in alongside newest member of K-9 unit
Read full article: New chief of Duval County School Police sworn in alongside newest member of K-9 unitThe new chief of school police for Duval County Public Schools was officially sworn in Thursday at a ceremony at the Duval County School Board headquarters.