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Altercations leading to lockdowns, discovery of weapons keep focus on security


Altercations leading to lockdowns, discovery of weapons keep focus on security (WRGB)
Altercations leading to lockdowns, discovery of weapons keep focus on security (WRGB)
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The City School District of Albany has had to respond to several incidents over the past eight months, including one just a few weeks ago that led to a lockdown.

It was nearly eight months ago that CBS 6 was reporting live outside Albany High School on an assault that had occurred.

In the February lockdown, police say one student allegedly assaulted two other people, sending them to the hospital. Police said they recovered a knife, and a staff member serving as a hall monitor was among the injured.

High School students were eventually sent home early after the lockdown, and the school went to remote learning for the following day.

The suspect and one of the victims were both just 14-years-old at the time.

Fast forward to two weeks ago: another lockdown at Albany High.

The district said there was an altercation between students. Like in the February incident, officials say a knife was discovered here as well. However, luckily in this case there were no injuries. Police arrested the students involved.

In the wake of both incidents, we had been told that there would be a review of security, and any needs for new procedures would be addressed.

Here's what Superintendent Kaweeda Adams had to say on this before the school year started:

We've heightened our level of security. We have engaged our law enforcement agencies to assist us as we patrol our areas and we look at the safety and the well-being of our students on campus. What are those things that we need to do to make sure that if you see something, say something,” Superintendent Adams told CBS 6 back in August.

Albany High School does have metal detectors.

Just last week in the district, Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School implemented a brief, four minute "hold in place."

A statement from the Principal said it was to "facilitate a transition" for a student.

During a hold in place, students stay in classrooms, and there's no movement in the hallways.

Crisis in the Classroom is a weekly segment in which CBS 6 investigates issues faced by educators, students, and families. Send any tips to our team by emailing or by calling (518) 288-6034.

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