According to a national school police organization, school policing is the fastest growing area of law enforcement in the U.S. Despite the rise in popularity of stationing police in schools, there is no clear evidence that the approach prevents targeted school violence, and a number of studies reveal the harmful impact that the regular presence of police in schools can have on students and campus climates.
In this guide you will find answers to some basic questions about the rise and use of police in schools.
This guide is not meant to provide legal advice, either general or specific. For legal advice, you should consult a lawyer. Legal aid or the Texas State Bar may be able to help you find a lawyer. If the impacted student has a disability, Disability Rights Texas may be able to help. If the impacted student has a disciplinary issue at a public school and lives in the greater Houston area, the Juvenile and Children’s Advocacy Project may be able to help.