Delaware School Safety News
Understanding the challenges we face with school safety in the United States is vital for leaders. Only with awareness of the issues we face will we develop meaningful solutions to keep our children safe in school. The NASCPC tracks safety incidents across the country for just this reason.
DELAWARE
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1/17/24 - Firearm found in Cape High student’s backpack - A firearm was found in the backpack of a 17-year-old Cape Henlopen High School student Jan. 17, Assistant Superintendent Jenny Nauman said in a release to district families.
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12/25/23 - Teen arrested following school assault - (Felton, DE) -- A teenage girl is facing charges after an assault on school grounds.
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12/24/23 - 14-Year-Old Student Arrested for Felony Assault at Lake Forest High School - Delaware State Police arrested a 14-year-old student from Felton, Delaware, following a felony assault that occurred at Lake Forest High School on Tuesday.
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12/24/23 - Lake Forest student arrested for attacking classmate - Felton, Del. - A 14-year-old student has been arrested after allegedly brutally attacking her fellow classmate this week.
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7/24/23 - Preparing for the ‘worst day of our lives’: New alert protocols help Delaware schools respond to potential active shooters, other crises - Delaware emergency management and education officials believe the new plans will help limit dangers posed to students.
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7/1/23 - The Delaware Senate passed three gun safety measures - DOVER, De. – The Delaware Senate on Friday passed three gun safety measures and committed alongside new House Speaker Valerie Longhurst and Governor John Carney to pass legislation proven to reduce gun deaths when the General Assembly reconvenes in January.
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6/30/23 - House Bill 201 sparks controversy over guns in school zones - House Bill 201 is supposed to let a police officer to act immediately when they see or suspect that a someone has a gun in a Safe School and Recreation Zone.
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3/19/23 - Delaware State Police Investigating School Threat - The Delaware State Police is aware of a social media post that threatens the safety of Gunning Bedford Middle School on March 20, 2023
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3/2/23 - Schools across Delaware, elsewhere nationwide report hoax shooting threats Thursday - Anonymous and unfounded threats of an active shooter caused an increased police presence at a handful of Delaware schools on Thursday, according to several local police departments.
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2/12/23 - Fourth suspect arrested after discharge of gun during high school basketball game - MIDDLETOWN, Del.- A 4th suspect has now been arrested in connection with a gun being fired at an Appoquinimink High School basketball game last week.
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2/7/23 - Gun discharged during fight at Delaware high school basketball game: Police - MIDDLETOWN, Delaware (WPVI) -- Delaware State Police are investigating the discharge of a gun inside a high school on Monday evening.
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1/16/23 - Delaware State Police Investigate Shot Fired at William Penn High School - Delaware State Police have arrested a 16-year-old juvenile male from Wilmington, DE for reckless endangering and related charges following a shot fired at William Penn High School last week.
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10/22/22 - Teens attack troopers after fight at high school football game in Sussex County - SUSSEX COUNTY, Del. - Two teens have been arrested and charged after a fight at a football game boiled over into a physical altercation with Delaware State Police Friday night.
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10/8/22 - Newark student charged with having a gun at the high school Thursday afternoon - Newark High School was locked down Thursday after a 16-year-old student displayed a handgun close to the end of the school day.