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Westview High School lockdown ends after student detained, firearm remains missing

Douglas County authorities placed Westview High School in Bennington, Nebraska, on lockdown on Friday afternoon after a report that a student possessed a firearm. Deputies, Nebraska State Patrol troopers, and Bennington Police searched the building and took the student into custody without incident. While the student was detained, the firearm was not recovered. No injuries were reported, and students were dismissed in a controlled manner as the investigation continues.

via WOWT|

#bennington #crime-and-public-safety #douglas-county-sheriffs-office

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Omaha schools ban police shock gloves after 2023 emails reveal district awareness

Omaha Public Schools (OPS) has banned police from carrying G.L.O.V.E. shock gloves in its buildings following public outcry and revelations that district officials were aware of the technology since 2023. While OPS Superintendent Matthew Ray claimed ignorance of the gloves until August 2026, internal emails show OPS school safety supervisors were notified in January 2023. The Omaha Police Department agreed to the ban, but Bellevue Police, which patrols two OPS schools, refused to remove the devices. The gloves, which deliver a low-voltage electric shock, were used twice on students during the 2025-26 school year, including one incident involving a student in a special education program. Critics argue the devices pose risks to students with disabilities, while police officials maintain they are a safer alternative to tasers.

via The Guardian|

#education-and-public-safety #glove #nebraska

education-and-public-safety2 months ago•3 min saved

Omaha schools ban police shock gloves after ICE procurement sparks national scrutiny

Omaha Public Schools, Nebraska’s largest district, has agreed to stop using electric shock gloves (G.L.O.V.E.s) in its schools following intense community backlash. The decision follows national scrutiny triggered by ICE’s plan to purchase similar devices. While Omaha police agreed to the ban, Bellevue police, which patrols two Omaha schools, will continue carrying the gloves. The controversy highlights a communication gap between police and school leadership, with emails revealing that district officials were aware of the technology since 2023, despite the superintendent claiming ignorance until August 2026.

via NBC News|

#education-and-public-safety #glove-technology #ice-procurement

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Omaha school district bans police shock gloves after communication gaps surface

Omaha Public Schools (OPS) has banned the use of G.L.O.V.E. electric shock gloves by school resource officers (SROs) in its buildings, following a public outcry and revelations of communication breakdowns. While the Omaha Police Department (OPD) agreed to the ban, Bellevue Police refused, maintaining that the devices are safe and effective. Internal emails show OPS school safety officials were aware of the gloves since 2023, contradicting Superintendent Matthew Ray’s claim that he was uninformed. The controversy highlights tensions over police presence in schools and the transparency of law enforcement equipment procurement.

via AP News|

#bellevue-police #glove-shock-gloves #local-news

local-government2 months ago•4 min saved

Bellevue Police Reject OPS Request to Remove Shock Gloves from Schools

Bellevue Police Chief Ken Clary rejected a request from Omaha Public Schools (OPS) to stop carrying G.L.O.V.E. shock gloves in local schools, citing safety and effectiveness. While OPS and Omaha Police agreed to remove the devices from most district schools, Bellevue officers will continue using them at Bryan Middle and High Schools. The decision follows national scrutiny of the technology, which ICE plans to purchase, and reveals communication gaps between police and school districts.

via WOWT|

#bellevue-police #glove #law-enforcement

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Omaha Public Schools Ban Shock Gloves in Schools After Public Outcry

Omaha Public Schools (OPS) has requested that School Resource Officers (SROs) immediately stop carrying electric shock gloves, known as G.L.O.V.E., on school grounds. This decision follows intense public backlash at a recent board meeting, where parents and students criticized the use of the devices. OPS described the gloves as 'counterproductive' to the district's relationship with the Omaha Police Department (OPD). While OPD agreed to remove the gloves from OPS schools, they confirmed that officers will retain other standard equipment, including tasers and firearms. The controversy highlights a broader national debate over the use of non-lethal force in educational settings, particularly after the Department of Homeland Security announced plans to equip ICE agents with similar technology.

via KETV|

#education #glove-technology #omaha-police-department

crime2 years ago•3 min saved

"Married Substitute Teacher Arrested for Inappropriate Conduct with Student"

Douglas County deputies arrested a 45-year-old substitute teacher, Erin Ward, for sexually assaulting a 17-year-old student. The incident occurred in a parked car, and both individuals were later found and taken to the hospital for minor injuries. Ward faces one count of felony sexual abuse by a school employee, and Omaha Public Schools emphasized the safety and well-being of their students, offering support for those affected and urging anyone with concerns to contact the appropriate authorities.

via KETV Omaha|

#crime #douglas-county #minor

education2 years ago•1 min saved

"Omaha Public Schools Names Matt Ray as New Superintendent"

Omaha Public Schools has selected Matthew Ray as the district’s next superintendent, following an executive session at the end of an open meeting. Ray, who has been serving as the interim superintendent since last Spring, has spent his entire 27-year career in the district. The decision comes after the district narrowed a field of 26 applicants to four finalists. Ray expressed his readiness to lead and a detailed contract for him will be sent back to the school board for approval. OPS board leaders emphasized the importance of community involvement in the selection process and expressed their hope for a long-term superintendent.

via WOWT|

#education #matthew-ray #nebraska