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School police report false kidnapping claim at Davis; district notes uptick in runaway reports and upcoming active‑shooter training
Summary
Brockton school police described a false attempted‑kidnapping report near Davis School on March 11 and said the student who made the false claim will be charged. Officers also reported an increase in runaways and outlined upcoming active‑shooter and drone training.
Captain Mark Picarro of the Brockton Police Department briefed the school committee on March 18 about school safety operations, training and recent incidents, including a false attempted‑kidnapping report near the Davis School and a rise in students running away from home.
Why it matters: False reports and runaway incidents cause large police responses, concern among parents, and resource allocation decisions for school and public safety staff. The district and police are coordinating prevention and follow‑up services.
Picarro reported that on March 11 a Davis School…
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