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In Dallas, a mother is urging for improved safety protocols at Lake Highlands High School after two unsettling incidents. A student was stabbed on a bus, while another was found with a firearm in school. The community is increasingly concerned about student safety, advocating for tighter security measures like regular metal detector checks and better communication from the school district. These incidents highlight the urgent need for a comprehensive approach to ensure the well-being of students.
Dallas – A mother in Dallas is advocating for stronger security measures at Lake Highlands High School following two alarming incidents that raised concerns about student safety. The incidents occurred on Tuesday morning, leaving families and local authorities seeking immediate change to prevent any future occurrences.
Sixteen-year-old Jaeshon Forte was stabbed in the neck with a paring knife while intervening in a fight during a bus ride to Lake Highlands High School. After the assault, he contacted his mother, Lonnieshi Dollarhide, who rushed to the school to find him receiving medical assistance. Fortunately, Jaeshon was hospitalized but is expected to recover, as no major arteries or organs were damaged in the altercation.
Richardson Independent School District (RISD) stated that the stabbing incident occurred as students were making their way to school. The student accused of the stabbing will face charges, and potential expulsion is pending under the RISD Student Code of Conduct.
Later the same day, another security breach was reported at Lake Highlands High School, involving a firearm discovered in a student’s backpack. As a result of this incident, an arrest was made for unlawful carrying of a firearm. The school’s principal, Kerri Jones, communicated with parents via email about the situation, indicating that information from a tip-off led to the search and subsequent discovery of the weapon.
The parent community is expressing heightened concern over school safety, calling for the enhanced implementation of security measures, including the daily use of metal detectors throughout the school. Dollarhide emphasized her gratitude that her son survived the stabbing and criticized the current security protocols in place at the school.
In response to these incidents, the Richardson ISD noted that portable metal detectors are already employed randomly and periodically as a preventive measure against weapons entering the school. However, local parents believe that such measures should be made more consistent to bolster the safety of all students.
James Englert from the National Association of School Resource Officers highlighted that safety policies and proper training for staff are equally important in ensuring effective school safety measures. This underlines the need for a comprehensive approach to not only deter violence and weapon possession on school grounds but also to be prepared in responding to incidents.
Parents have also expressed dissatisfaction regarding the timing of notifications about the incidents. Many feel that improved communication from the school district is crucial, especially as concerns about student safety continue to grow. The Dallas Independent School District Police affirmed that rigorous enforcement of existing policies is essential in preventing weapons from entering the school environment.
The recent events at Lake Highlands High School have left many local parents feeling anxious about their children’s safety. This has prompted calls for immediate actions to enhance security measures, ensuring the well-being of all students within the district. The demand for comprehensive security protocols continues to echo in the community as they seek the assurance that their children can attend school in a safe and secure environment.
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