[TheAmazingIdiot]

Unfortunately, police abuse is the coming standard. US schools in Texas, Florida, and other states are increasing buildup of cops in k-12 schools, along with the threat of arrest and deadly force by said cops.

Class C misdeameaners are handed out in extreme regularity, with the common punishment is a fine or community service. Seems to me it's an intersection between the prison companies and school companies.

source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/jan/09/texas-police-sch...

[molmalo]

It seems like they are trying to get kids used to have police guarding their every movements. So, when they grow up, it will seem pretty normal for them an increasing police state.

[briandear]

Have you ever taught a public school? You'd want police too. Thug culture has infiltrated most public schools.

[TheAmazingIdiot]

I actually am a licensed substitute teacher. And I've served plenty of time in Indiana schools.

Yeah, they do tend to get a wee bit rowdy, but I saw no violence or such in the classes I've been in. There has been the usual silliness like paper airplanes and such, but nothing that would get anybody hurt.

I've also learned that they are respectful if you respect them. Tit for tat, with the benefit of the doubt.

[briandear]

Serving time is exactly the way I would have put it too.

[mynameishere]

The police are there for liability reasons. If a teacher disciplines children a lawsuit occurs.