JOIN ME FOR ZOOMING WITH THE DAWG TODAY AT 10!  ATTORNEY MORGAN BEAM WILL JOIN ME FOR  A DISCUSSION OF HOW CAMPUS ADMINISTRATORS SHOULD  HANDLE SITUATIONS INVOLVING IMPROPER PHYSICAL RESTRAINT AND/OR CLAIMS OF EXCESSIVE FORCE WITH STUDENTS. 

Our Zooming with the Dawg call today is going to dive into some unpleasant realities of school administration in 2022.  Sometimes it is necessary to use physical force to deal with an unruly student. Sometimes it is necessary to employ physical restraints. Sometimes the use of force or physical restraints leads to legal complaints. 

The law about these subjects is well known and a reflection of common sense.

*The law discourages the use of force with students, while at the same time permitting it under the right circumstances. 

*The law protects educators from personal liability for the reasonable use of force, while at the same time authorizing personal liability when physical force is excessive or negligent. 

*The law discourages physical restraint of a student, but recognizes that in an emergency, there may be no good alternative.   

It’s easy to say what the law requires, but it’s not so easy to apply to a specific situation, particularly when emotions run high and personal feelings are involved.  In our Zoom call today we will talk about investigations, reports, access to information and documentation. I think you will find it useful, especially for campus administrator and SROs.  Morgan and I hope to see you at 10:00.

DAWG BONE: ZOOM WITH THE DAWG TODAY AT 10 FOR ALL LOYAL DAILY DAWG READERS!

Got a question or comment for the Dawg?  Let me hear from you at jwalsh@wabsa.com.