Topic: School Safety

2 chapters across the catalog

1998 Steve Lane And Wes Curtis Confront Travis County Commissioners On Heavy Handed Truancy Program [p0vB6vY4yIQ]
21:12 - 25:26

1998 Steve Lane And Wes Curtis Confront Travis County Commissioners On Heavy Handed Truancy Program [p0vB6vY4yIQ]

Armed Constables, Home Sanctuary and Student Intimidation

A debate ensues regarding the use of armed constables to conduct truancy visits, with critics arguing that sending officers with 9mm pistols to a child's home destroys the sanctuary of the household. Opponents suggest using phone calls or letters instead of law enforcement to initiate dialogue with parents. The discussion also touches on why students avoid school, citing "garbage" public school quality, drug problems, and gang violence as primary fears.

Northridge Acres Bloopers [6bYNWvh0lLU]
15:44 - 18:50

Northridge Acres Bloopers [6bYNWvh0lLU]

DNA Collection, Gun Control Debate

A caller reports on new legislation allowing the government to collect and store DNA from individuals who are merely indicted rather than convicted of crimes. A subsequent caller argues aggressively for strict gun control, citing his father's experience as a school principal facing armed students and advocating for the reporting of all gun owners under 21.