‘Concerned’ students bringing more weapons to NYC schools, Chancellor Banks saysBy Cayla Bamberger
May 11, 2022
More than 4,700 weapons have been recovered in New York City schools since the return to in-person classes in the fall, according to police data released Wednesday.
Over half of those were pepper spray and knives, which school officials suggested students could be bringing out of fear of violence that might erupt after the dismissal bell rings.
“Even in our schools that have not had — up until now — any significant issues, they’re expressing all kinds of anxiety because there are issues happening outside of the schools,” said Schools Chancellor David Banks at a town hall in Queens.
Close to 1,400 pepper sprays have been recovered so far this school year, compared to 186 all last year — though classes were at times remote then due to the pandemic. Knives under four inches have accounted for more than 1,100 recoveries since the fall, but just 774 last school year.
At school facilities, 16 guns have been recovered, including two firearms since the late winter. Five guns were found last school year.
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Source:
https://nypost.com/2022/05/11/students-bringing-more-weapons-to-nyc-schools-chancellor-says/
