The police department for one California school district has bought 14 assault weapons to protect its students from mass shootings.
"It's unfortunate that we have to have that but it is the best message we could send to anybody who thinks to harm our children because the message we're sending is not here, not now," says Fontana police chief Rodney Jones. "We're prepared for you and if seek to harm our children we will neutralize that threat and you will most likely be killed."
The decision to purchase 14 AR-15 assault weapons is not without its critics, but the police department for the Fontana Unified School District said the move is necessary to keep students safe in light of recent shootings across the U.S.
"Everyone wants children safe. So at this time we as a community we definitely have to come together and find other ways but in the interim our police officers need to be equipped," says Fontana Mayor Acquanetta Warren.
The district's superintendent said the weapons will be stored on campus in locked safes for police.
Friday, May 17 2013 10:37 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:37:06 GMT
On Friday, the current Chicago Teacher's Union President Karen Lewis announced that she has been re-elected and says she won with 80 percent of the vote.
On Friday, the current Chicago Teacher's Union President Karen Lewis announced that she has been re-elected and says she won with 80 percent of the vote.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 4:08 PM EDT2013-05-15 20:08:29 GMT
Attorneys for the Chicago Teachers Union filed several federal lawsuits Wednesday, arguing the closing of 53 elementary schools discriminates against African-American children and those with disabilities.
Attorneys for the Chicago Teachers Union filed several federal lawsuits Wednesday, arguing the closing of 53 elementary schools discriminates against African-American children and those with disabilities.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 3:52 PM EDT2013-05-15 19:52:48 GMT
A 32-year-old bus driver for a far north suburban school district has been charged with sexually assaulting a minor, though the victim was not a student who rode her bus, according to police.
A 32-year-old bus driver for a far north suburban school district has been charged with sexually assaulting a minor, though the victim was not a student who rode her bus, according to police.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 1:15 PM EDT2013-05-15 17:15:01 GMT
A former Maine West High School soccer coach has been charged with multiple misdemeanor counts involving the battery and hazing of players on his team.
A former Maine West High School soccer coach has been charged with multiple misdemeanor counts involving the battery and hazing of players on his team.
Monday, May 13 2013 10:42 PM EDT2013-05-14 02:42:59 GMT
Karen Lewis has been talking for months about defeating Rahm Emanuel at the next mayoral election, but first she's fighting to keep her own job as president of the Chicago Teachers Union.
Karen Lewis has been talking for months about defeating Rahm Emanuel at the next mayoral election, but first she's fighting to keep her own job as president of the Chicago Teachers Union.
It's Teacher Appreciation Week! Lakeshore Learning's Ray Hernandez shared some last minute gifts designed by teachers available in Chicago, Orland Park and Palatine – all less than $20!
It's Teacher Appreciation Week! Lakeshore Learning's Ray Hernandez shared some last minute gifts designed by teachers available in Chicago, Orland Park and Palatine – all less than $20!
Sunday was a very special day for Donna Barber and her daughter Ladonna Watts. They graduated with master's degrees from Ashford University – together! They spoke on their great accomplishment Monday.
Sunday was a very special day for Donna Barber and her daughter Ladonna Watts. They graduated with master's degrees from Ashford University – together! They spoke on their great accomplishment Monday.
Loyola University will open a $60 million energy-efficient complex this summer, to house the "Institute of Environmental Sustainability," run by Nancy Tuchman. Students will train for green jobs of the future.
Loyola University will open a $60 million energy-efficient complex this summer, to house the "Institute of Environmental Sustainability," run by Nancy Tuchman. Students will train for green jobs of the future.
Thursday, February 28 2013 11:17 AM EST2013-02-28 16:17:45 GMT
First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" campaign is making waves on the national level, so Good Day Chicago wanted to showcase a local school that is one of the healthiest in the city.
First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" campaign is making waves on the national level, so Good Day Chicago wanted to showcase a local school that is one of the healthiest in the city.
