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Three teens followed a 67-year old school administrator out of a convenience store, and then brutally attacked him. He was body-slammed into the ground, and was then repeatedly punched while on the ground.
The police investigated, and were able to identify, then arrest the three attackers.
The victim sustained multiple fractures to his neck, back and left arm.
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Showing posts with label attack. Show all posts
Showing posts with label attack. Show all posts
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Bus driver charged with neglect for choking
Naples, Florida
After one student was choked unconscious by another without apparent notice by the driver, the police arrested and charged the school bus driver with neglect because the driver “failed to provide any assistance to the victim during or after the Oct. 15 attack.”
Even after another student help the victim off the bus onto a sidewalk, the driver "did not get off of the bus to inquire about the seriousness of the injury to the victim, nor did she call 911 or call for medical assistance."
The attacker was arrested and charged as a juvenile with battery.
After one student was choked unconscious by another without apparent notice by the driver, the police arrested and charged the school bus driver with neglect because the driver “failed to provide any assistance to the victim during or after the Oct. 15 attack.”
Even after another student help the victim off the bus onto a sidewalk, the driver "did not get off of the bus to inquire about the seriousness of the injury to the victim, nor did she call 911 or call for medical assistance."
The attacker was arrested and charged as a juvenile with battery.
Friday, October 18, 2013
Details from Sandy Hook released
Newtown Shooting
A Connecticut newspaper released some details of the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary last December. The details included some of the actions by the shooter prior to the attack, and how the shooter entered the school.
Note that the Connecticut State Police have not yet released the official report, so anything else should be treated as speculation.
A Connecticut newspaper released some details of the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary last December. The details included some of the actions by the shooter prior to the attack, and how the shooter entered the school.
Note that the Connecticut State Police have not yet released the official report, so anything else should be treated as speculation.
Saturday, August 31, 2013
Kentucky Department of Education target of cyber-attack
Kentucky DOE
A parent portal used to access student grades was hit by a denial of service attack that shut it down for almost a week.
50 small school districts were denied access due to the attack. The Kentucky DOE worked with AT&T to repair the portal, and shore it up against further attacks.
A parent portal used to access student grades was hit by a denial of service attack that shut it down for almost a week.
50 small school districts were denied access due to the attack. The Kentucky DOE worked with AT&T to repair the portal, and shore it up against further attacks.
Saturday, August 24, 2013
Student bitten by rabid fox
Pineville, South Carolina
A young girl was waiting at a school bus stop when she was chased, knocked down and bitten by a rabid fox. She has had numerous vaccines, to combat the virus from the fox.
She returned to school two days after the attack, but says she is scared to go outside alone.
A young girl was waiting at a school bus stop when she was chased, knocked down and bitten by a rabid fox. She has had numerous vaccines, to combat the virus from the fox.
She returned to school two days after the attack, but says she is scared to go outside alone.
Monday, August 5, 2013
Some thoughts before passing judgement
Pinellas County, Florida
"School Bus Driver Stood by During Beating," screams the headline. A 13-year old boy is savagely attacked on the bus by three older boys, right behind the bus driver. They kick and punch as the driver, calling dispatch on his radio, stands by and watches helplessly. The victim ended up with two black eyes and a broken arm.
The driver, John Moody, is 64 years old. He followed his district's policy by radioing dispatch. Policy says he can then intervene, if he felt safe. Three very violent teens against a 64-year old man? I wouldn't feel safe.
It is easy to sit in the comfort of our homes and judge a man entrusted to get kids to and from school safely. We didn't have to face Grossman's "ultimate phobia", interpersonal violence. I was an Infantry Drill Sergeant in the US Army. I taught basic hand-to-hand combat to soldiers. Yet even I would pause at taking on three young thugs. In my prime, I wouldn't have hesitated. I was secure in my abilities, and in my physical prowess. Not so much now.
Nearing 50, I have had multiple abdominal surgeries for Crohn's Disease leaving me with little muscle left, and only thin nylon mesh keeping my innards from spilling out. I have an aortic aneurysm that inches closer to popping every month. A solid blow to my chest may rupture it, killing me. My spine, after years of helmets, rucksacks and lots and lots of abuse, is failing. I've already had one fusion surgery. More is in my future as I have deteriorating disk disease and osteo-arthritis. My spirit is very willing, but my flesh is weak, and getting weaker year by year.
If I were driving the bus, what would I have done? I wouldn't have taken three young men on. Maybe I would have thrown myself over the victim and tried to absorb the punishment meant for him, and possibly have died in the process. Who then would care for the rest of the children on the bus?
What is the solution? I would rather address this issue before it gets to the life-or-death decision point. There is training that can be provided so that adults can recognize impending violence. Early intervention can possibly prevent an assault. As they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
In May of 2014, Staying Alive, a book I co-authored with the Safe Havens, International team, can provide you with the means of being able to see the signs of impending violence, and possibly head off assaults before they occur.
There were two victims in this tragic story. The boy with the physical and emotional injuries from his savage beating, and the driver, who watched, helpless, as the boy for who he was responsible was injured before his very eyes. He suffers symptoms of PTSD, and retired from driving two weeks after the assault.
Before you judge Moody, obtain a CDL, become a driver of a school bus, and become responsible for up to 75 children in a metal tube that travels on the road at speeds of up to 55mph. Then tell me what experience you have had in confronting personal aggression. Then, I might listen to your judgement.
Maybe.
"School Bus Driver Stood by During Beating," screams the headline. A 13-year old boy is savagely attacked on the bus by three older boys, right behind the bus driver. They kick and punch as the driver, calling dispatch on his radio, stands by and watches helplessly. The victim ended up with two black eyes and a broken arm.
The driver, John Moody, is 64 years old. He followed his district's policy by radioing dispatch. Policy says he can then intervene, if he felt safe. Three very violent teens against a 64-year old man? I wouldn't feel safe.
It is easy to sit in the comfort of our homes and judge a man entrusted to get kids to and from school safely. We didn't have to face Grossman's "ultimate phobia", interpersonal violence. I was an Infantry Drill Sergeant in the US Army. I taught basic hand-to-hand combat to soldiers. Yet even I would pause at taking on three young thugs. In my prime, I wouldn't have hesitated. I was secure in my abilities, and in my physical prowess. Not so much now.
Nearing 50, I have had multiple abdominal surgeries for Crohn's Disease leaving me with little muscle left, and only thin nylon mesh keeping my innards from spilling out. I have an aortic aneurysm that inches closer to popping every month. A solid blow to my chest may rupture it, killing me. My spine, after years of helmets, rucksacks and lots and lots of abuse, is failing. I've already had one fusion surgery. More is in my future as I have deteriorating disk disease and osteo-arthritis. My spirit is very willing, but my flesh is weak, and getting weaker year by year.
If I were driving the bus, what would I have done? I wouldn't have taken three young men on. Maybe I would have thrown myself over the victim and tried to absorb the punishment meant for him, and possibly have died in the process. Who then would care for the rest of the children on the bus?
What is the solution? I would rather address this issue before it gets to the life-or-death decision point. There is training that can be provided so that adults can recognize impending violence. Early intervention can possibly prevent an assault. As they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
In May of 2014, Staying Alive, a book I co-authored with the Safe Havens, International team, can provide you with the means of being able to see the signs of impending violence, and possibly head off assaults before they occur.
There were two victims in this tragic story. The boy with the physical and emotional injuries from his savage beating, and the driver, who watched, helpless, as the boy for who he was responsible was injured before his very eyes. He suffers symptoms of PTSD, and retired from driving two weeks after the assault.
Before you judge Moody, obtain a CDL, become a driver of a school bus, and become responsible for up to 75 children in a metal tube that travels on the road at speeds of up to 55mph. Then tell me what experience you have had in confronting personal aggression. Then, I might listen to your judgement.
Maybe.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
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Tuesday, April 9, 2013
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