Calling the Cops

An EdSource investigation into policing in California schools

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Abuse (1) Assault (86) Assault by Teacher (4) Attempted Kidnapping (1) Attempted Murder (2) Battery (668) Battery / Assault (162) Battery / Assault - On Parent (1) Battery / Assault - On Peace Officer (1) Battery / Assault - On School Employee (23) Biting (1) Child Abuse / Endangerment (116) Dead Body (2) Domestic Abuse / Violence (54) Elder Abuse (1) Fighting (204) Fighting - Parent/Child (4) Hate Crime (4) Hit By Car (2) Kidnapping (2) Resisting / Obstructing Officer (15)

Battery incidents

From all counties, school districts and schools in the database.

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668
Incidents reported
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80
Police Departments
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246
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Police call logs are from a sampling of schools representing California for the period Jan. 1 to June 30, 2023. The database does not include all schools or districts.

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Incident Logs

displaying 501 - 525 records in total 668
Serious Violent

Battery — Taft Middle School

San Diego Unified School District, San Diego County

BATTERY Reported to San Diego Unified Police Department

04/25/2023

Serious Violent

Battery — Taft Middle School

San Diego Unified School District, San Diego County

BATTERY Reported to San Diego Unified Police Department

05/18/2023

Serious Violent

Battery — Taft Middle School

San Diego Unified School District, San Diego County

BATTERY REPORT Reported to San Diego Unified Police Department

05/22/2023

Serious Violent

Battery — Taft Middle School

San Diego Unified School District, San Diego County

BATTERY Reported to San Diego Unified Police Department

05/23/2023

Serious Violent

Battery — Wangenheim Middle School

San Diego Unified School District, San Diego County

BATTERY REPORT Reported to San Diego Unified Police Department

01/20/2023

Serious Violent

Battery — Wangenheim Middle School

San Diego Unified School District, San Diego County

BATTERY REPORT Reported to San Diego Unified Police Department

05/25/2023

Serious Violent

Battery — Wilson Middle School

San Diego Unified School District, San Diego County

BATTERY REPORT Reported to San Diego Unified Police Department

01/25/2023

Serious Violent

Battery — Wilson Middle School

San Diego Unified School District, San Diego County

BATTERY REPORT Reported to San Diego Unified Police Department

03/24/2023

Serious Violent

Battery — Wilson Middle School

San Diego Unified School District, San Diego County

BATTERY REPORT Reported to San Diego Unified Police Department

05/22/2023

Serious Violent

Battery — Adams Elementary School

Stockton Unified School District, San Joaquin County

BATTERY - BATTERY Reported to Stockton Unified Police Department

2/16/23 at 4:04:07 PM

Incident details:

hit with a plastic hockey stick possibly breaking his nose. mother taking him to doctor. has been suspended and sent home. Mom has meeting with site 2 tomorrow at 9 am.
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Serious Violent

Battery — Alexander Hamilton Elementary School

Stockton Unified School District, San Joaquin County

BATTERY - BATTERY Reported to Stockton Unified Police Department

4/19/23 at 9:39:07 AM

Incident details:

*** Hold call mom will call when stu is back home **** RP states daughter was 243 yesterday by a fellow stu. Received 3 lumps on her head and her neck is sore. RP wants a police report.
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Serious Violent

Battery — August Elementary School

Stockton Unified School District, San Joaquin County

BATTERY - BATTERY Reported to Stockton Unified Police Department

3/4/23 at 2:36:52 PM

Incident details:

RP (MOTHER) ADVD HER SON WAS KICKED BY ANOTHER BIGGER STUDENT AT SCHOOL ON 03/03/23.HER SON WAS TAKEN TO THE E.R. WHICH DETERMINED HIS LUNGS WERE BRUISED. MOTHER REQUESTING POLICE CONTACT AND IS AVAILABLE VIA PHONE AS SHE IS ON HER WAY TO THE EVENT.
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Serious Violent

Battery — Cesar Chavez High School

Stockton Unified School District, San Joaquin County

BATTERY - BATTERY Reported to Stockton Unified Police Department

1/23/23 at 3:13:24 PM

Incident details:

MAKING CONTACT WITH 1 POSSIBLE WITNESS. THIS IS REGARDING SOMEONE THREW A SODA BOTTLE AT G16. UNKNOWN IF IT WAS INTENTIONAL.
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Serious Violent

Battery — Cesar Chavez High School

Stockton Unified School District, San Joaquin County

BATTERY - BATTERY Reported to Stockton Unified Police Department

2/15/23 at 3:25:24 PM

Incident details:

Mutual battery between 3 students. Vic is Vic's hair was pulled and sus was taken to Dameron hospital for scratches on face and nails ripped off. Incident occured at 1pm.
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Serious Violent

Battery — Cesar Chavez High School

Stockton Unified School District, San Joaquin County

BATTERY - BATTERY Reported to Stockton Unified Police Department

2/27/23 at 5:31:44 PM

Incident details:

** COLD ** RP/ Mother advised that she had serious concerns following her daughter being attacked today at Chavez around 10:30 am today. Per student she was walking during passing period listening to music in her ear buds when student " unkn LN dropped her books and swung at _UNSELECTED_ reported that she defended herself, then reported the incident to the school counselor who is still investigating. Per RP the same group of girls have been responsible for several like "attacks" and RP is concerned for the safety of her daughter. RP did state that to her knowledge administration has not yet been notified. RP available via phone
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Serious Violent

Battery — Cleveland Elementary School

Stockton Unified School District, San Joaquin County

BATTERY - BATTERY Reported to Stockton Unified Police Department

1/30/23 at 3:07:20 PM

Incident details:

RP/ site 1 advised that she recieved a complaint from constituant services stating that parent advised that 01/18/2023 substitute teacher behaved in an unprofessional manner in front of the class, using profanities.
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Serious Violent

Battery — Edison High School

Stockton Unified School District, San Joaquin County

BATTERY - BATTERY Reported to Stockton Unified Police Department

4/14/23 at 1:11:29 PM

Incident details:

Occurred on April 10- Entered for documentation
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Serious Violent

Battery — El Dorado Elementary School

Stockton Unified School District, San Joaquin County

BATTERY - BATTERY Reported to Stockton Unified Police Department

4/14/23 at 11:36:21 AM

Incident details:

RP/ Admin Asst advised a parent who was on campus with her student pushed another student. Parent of the injured student is requesting an officer. Both parties on site.
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Serious Violent

Battery — El Dorado Elementary School

Stockton Unified School District, San Joaquin County

BATTERY - BATTERY Reported to Stockton Unified Police Department

4/28/23 at 2:56:39 PM

Incident details:

RP/ Nurse advised student was brought in for injuries due to a fight at school today.
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Serious Violent

Battery — Franklin High School

Stockton Unified School District, San Joaquin County

BATTERY - BATTERY Reported to Stockton Unified Police Department

1/26/23 at 12:47:54 PM

Incident details:

*** REFER TO 23.01.26.0027 *****
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Serious Violent

Battery — Franklin High School

Stockton Unified School District, San Joaquin County

BATTERY - BATTERY Reported to Stockton Unified Police Department

3/24/23 at 2:03:41 PM

Incident details:

RP states there was a fight today at lunch and (V) received some injuries such as scratches and the mother wants a report. Mother is in the RPs office now.
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Serious Violent

Battery — George W. Bush Elementary School

Stockton Unified School District, San Joaquin County

BATTERY - BATTERY Reported to Stockton Unified Police Department

2/22/23 at 11:15:32 AM

Incident details:

RP states roughtly 5 staff members trying to break up fight RP is office staff states there is 6 student in a fight and cannot be broken up.
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Serious Violent

Battery — George Washington Elementary School

Stockton Unified School District, San Joaquin County

BATTERY - BATTERY Reported to Stockton Unified Police Department

4/20/23 at 1:57:18 PM

Incident details:

RP/ Site 1 is requesting officer contact for an assault. Parties are currently seperated.
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Serious Violent

Battery — Grunsky Elementary School

Stockton Unified School District, San Joaquin County

BATTERY - BATTERY Reported to Stockton Unified Police Department

4/13/23 at 8:32:53 AM

Incident details:

RP/ Site 2 requesting an officer for an out of control student who is being aggressive and hitting staff/ site 1. Student refuses to be deterred from going after another student. Parent has been notified, is ER.
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Serious Violent

Battery — Hoover Elementary School

Stockton Unified School District, San Joaquin County

BATTERY - BATTERY Reported to Stockton Unified Police Department

1/30/23 at 5:33:36 PM

Incident details:

RP/ Step mother advised step daughter has been getting into fights at school for the last three months. Today was hit on the head.
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