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Violent crime on the increase in Broward schools (Sun-Sentinel)
Violent crimes are becoming more prevalent on Broward’s public school campuses, with six cases reported last year for every 1,000 students, newly released figures show.
“School resource officers do reduce violence among students in schools,” said Michael Dale, a law professor at Nova Southeastern University, who specializes in juvenile law. “Parents should be concerned. The kids who might be committing crimes are less likely to do so, and the other students will feel safer and will be more likely to report problems to the officer.”
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