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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm not suggesting that MCPS should have been patrolling the area. I am agreeing with the OP that a violent incident where the attacker and victim were both students and the incident occurred adjacent to the school should have resulted in an email to the school list serv. [/quote]

+1000 I think if a student is violently attacked near the school, then the community should be informed.  MCPS cares more about appearing to be perfect versus dealing with reality.

Perhaps the school PTA could send a message perhaps to warn students to not use that path?

Is the path not well lit - perhaps see if lights can be installed?

Perhaps have the police look at the area and speak to the PTA on after school safety tips.  Maybe even extra patrols in the area?

MCPS could step and help spread the word but the other stakeholders in the community should also work towards improving safety not only on campus, but also the surrounding areas that students need to walk through to get home.[/quote]

It's not always that simple.  They probably couldn't report the names if the students were under 18 and there would be privacy concerns.
As for "warnings" about the path, if the person who was the attacker was caught, is a warning needed? And again, if a warning given, would that open discussions and speculation that may get out of hand.  MCPS is bound by legal issues and has a responsibility to all students, even those who may have broken rules.

I agree with working with the community to add lighting, but not in conjunction with reporting about a specific incident.  [/quote]

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