One of the most startling things about visiting my daughter’s high school is seeing the police officer who patrols the halls. Most public high schools have them now — they’re called Resource Officers — and a new book I reviewed for the Globe recently explains why. Aaron Kupchik’s Homeroom Security argues passionately against the cops-in-schools, “zero tolerance” approach to keeping our kids safe. Even though it’s a fairly clunky read — a classic university press book written by a sociologist — it’s worthwhile for anyone who cares about kids, schools, and real safety (versus the illusion of it).
The Columbine Red Herring: Reviewing Homeroom Security
September 28, 2010 by katetuttle
It’s really all about getting the kiddies used to having a police officer observe everything they do, with harsh punishment for even minor transgressions. Welcome to the new world order.