Calling the Cops

An EdSource investigation into policing in California schools

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911 Call (1920) Alarm (2824) Animal (226) Disturbance (1634) Drill (487) Fire (148) Harassment (131) Incorrigible Juvenile (395) Lockdown (17) Medical (867) Mental Health (577) Missing Person (319) Other (5530) Patrol (14130) Physical Violence (1354) Police Communications (394) Sex (342) Substances (1237) Suspicion (986) Theft (755) Threats (716) Trespassing (589) Truancy (124) Unknown (6088) Vandalism (303) Vehicle (3081) Weapons (445) Welfare Check (346)

Overview

From entire sample of counties, school districts and schools in the database.

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45965
Incidents reported
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164
Police Departments
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852
Schools
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192
School Districts
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57
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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.

Incident Breakdown

Incident Logs

displaying 39651 - 39675 records in total 45965
Serious Non-Violent

Fire — Hazelton Elementary School

Stockton Unified School District, San Joaquin County

FIRE - GENERIC FIRE CALL/NOT SPECIFIED Reported to Stockton Unified Police Department

3/29/23 at 1:44:51 PM

Incident details:

rp advised home on corner across the street at lincoln and anderson. a lot of black smoke seen. fire advised and enroute
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Serious

Suspicious Circumstance — Hazelton Elementary School

Stockton Unified School District, San Joaquin County

SUSCIRC - SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES Reported to Stockton Unified Police Department

3/29/23 at 4:22:07 PM

Incident details:

RP is teacher currently at home at St and has evidence of student looking up 5-6 videos of guns and how to prevent jamming. Student has been previously suspended and suspended now. Pushed 2-3 students to the ground in the classroom yesterday. Wrote a letter to suspend google account and access to the network. Videos are in the go garden software to monitor students. Suppose to have meeting on friday at 225 at the school with parents and staff.
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Serious Violent

Verbal Fight — Hazelton Elementary School

Stockton Unified School District, San Joaquin County

DISTURVE - DISTURBANCE VERBAL Reported to Stockton Unified Police Department

4/3/23 at 7:08:20 PM

Incident details:

RP (SITE 1) EMAILED STATING THAT 3 STUDENTS CAME TO SITE 1 AND ADVISED THAT THE PARENT OF WAS SHOUTING THREATENING THINGS AT THEM FROM HER CAR AND KEPT CIRCLING BACK TO SHOUT AT THEM MORE. ABOUT 3 OR 4 TIMES. STUDENTS ADVISED SITE 1 THAT THE PARENT WAS SHOUTING THINGS TO THE EFFECT OF "YOU GOT PROBLEMS WITH MY DAUGHTER, LET'S TAKE CARE OF THIS NOW." AND CALLING THEN SCARED. SITE 1 AS CONTACTED THE PARENTS OF THE 3 STUDENTS AND THE PARENTS ARE WORRIED AND CONCERNED FOR THEIR CHILDREN'S SAFETY. STUDENTS THAT CONTACTED RP WERE: AND
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Serious Violent

Bullying — Hazelton Elementary School

Stockton Unified School District, San Joaquin County

INFO - INFORMATION Reported to Stockton Unified Police Department

4/6/23 at 1:49:13 PM

Incident details:

RP states mother called and stated her student is being bullied and is old.
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Serious

Mentally Unstable Person — Hazelton Elementary School

Stockton Unified School District, San Joaquin County

5150 - 5150 Reported to Stockton Unified Police Department

4/12/23 at 1:30:42 PM

Incident details:

RP/ Site 1 advised counselor is asking for a 5150 assessment for a student who has a plan. Student is currently safe in counselors office. Parent is on site.
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Serious

Suspicious Person — Hazelton Elementary School

Stockton Unified School District, San Joaquin County

AOA - ASSIST OTHER AGENCY Reported to Stockton Unified Police Department

4/14/23 at 9:00:11 AM

Incident details:

RP advised suspicious person at Columbus park this morning. Per S4. area check at end of school. Dismissal is 14:20
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Not Serious Non-Violent

Drill - Fire / Earthquake — Hazelton Elementary School

Stockton Unified School District, San Joaquin County

FIRE - GENERIC FIRE CALL/NOT SPECIFIED Reported to Stockton Unified Police Department

4/14/23 at 1:07:04 PM

Incident details:

fire drill, fd advised
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Info / Information Only — Health Careers Academy School

Stockton Unified School District, San Joaquin County

INFO - INFORMATION Reported to Stockton Unified Police Department

1/24/23 at 11:31:42 AM

Incident details:

RP/ Site 1 called to inquire procedure when a student is consistantly "wandering" off campus between classes. RP advised that student is not being followed by staff as they are unaware student has left campus until after the fact. RP stated that he had attempted to contact the parent but was unable to do so. RP did make contact with the grandmother. S1 advised that due to the age of the student this should be handeled administrativly, and that CWA could be contacted. If the parent wished they could contact DPS. RP was advised. This is an informational report only
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Serious Violent

Sexual Battery — Health Careers Academy School

Stockton Unified School District, San Joaquin County

SEXUALBA - SEXUAL BATTERY Reported to Stockton Unified Police Department

2/3/23 at 1:46:11 PM

Incident details:

GO GUARDIAN FLAG ALERT FROM STUDENT THAT STATED " RP IS CONCERNED THIS IS REGARDING A SEXUAL ASSAULT,M CPS REPORT WAS MADE BY STAFF. STU IS ON SITE.
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Serious Violent

Assault — Health Careers Academy School

Stockton Unified School District, San Joaquin County

ASSAULT - ASSAULT Reported to Stockton Unified Police Department

2/16/23 at 8:10:22 AM

Incident details:

RP states student was approached by a transient when walking down California street to school. Transient grabbed her and held her and tried to kiss her. Stu is shook up and has no description of the suspect at this moment. Parents are being called and stu is in the front office. This occured 15 ago.
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Not Serious Non-Violent

Lock Assistance — Health Careers Academy School

Stockton Unified School District, San Joaquin County

LOCK - LOCK ASSISTANCE Reported to Stockton Unified Police Department

2/22/23 at 9:48:12 PM

Serious Non-Violent

Vandalism — Health Careers Academy School

Stockton Unified School District, San Joaquin County

VAND - VANDALISM Reported to Stockton Unified Police Department

3/14/23 at 9:10:33 AM

Incident details:

RP at University Park advised there is a broken window in the 50's wing ( back courtyard) at HCA. RP is currently on site- the door is open for entry.
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Not Serious Non-Violent

Loose / Stray Animal — Health Careers Academy School

Stockton Unified School District, San Joaquin County

ANIMAL - ANIMAL CALL Reported to Stockton Unified Police Department

4/4/23 at 7:49:31 AM

Incident details:

RP reporting 2 german shepards on campus north side of property on arora and rose. Dogs have already charged someone.
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Serious

Suspicious Circumstance — Health Careers Academy School

Stockton Unified School District, San Joaquin County

SUSCIRC - SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES Reported to Stockton Unified Police Department

4/4/23 at 12:05:36 PM

Incident details:

Rp works for Health Services stating parent has been making threats towards her after a notice was sent to her home regarding her son out of San Joaquin Elem is non compliant regard health policy. Mother is upset and irratic. Parent is currently not at site.
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Serious Non-Violent

Vandalism — Health Careers Academy School

Stockton Unified School District, San Joaquin County

VAND - VANDALISM Reported to Stockton Unified Police Department

4/5/23 at 7:01:15 AM

Incident details:

RP/ University Park Security advised there is a 961 broken window on the E side of the building- 50's hallway. RP will be standing by at window.
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Serious Non-Violent

Trespassing — Health Careers Academy School

Stockton Unified School District, San Joaquin County

TRESPASS - TRESPASSING Reported to Stockton Unified Police Department

4/5/23 at 10:20:41 AM

Incident details:

RP/ Secretary advised that a 602 was found in a store room. may be related to earlier call of vandalism. Storage room is near cafeteria. Meet with RP in front office.
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Serious Non-Violent

Traffic Control / Complaint — Hoover Elementary School

Stockton Unified School District, San Joaquin County

TRAFENFO - TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT Reported to Stockton Unified Police Department

1/17/23 at 12:22:37 PM

Incident details:

RP/ site 1 is requesting traffic enforcement for end of school due to usual pick-up spot (fire lane) being flooded. Buses are temporarily parking up at front of school, adding to traffic issues. Parents are not allowing buses to park near the sidewalk for special needs students.
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Serious Violent

Assault — Hoover Elementary School

Stockton Unified School District, San Joaquin County

INFO - INFORMATION Reported to Stockton Unified Police Department

1/18/23 at 4:02:20 PM

Incident details:

RP IS MOTHER REPORTING HER DAUGHTER WAS ATTACKED ON SCHOOL GROUND TODAY AT HOOVER ELEMENTARY BY GRADER NAMED THE FIGHT IS ON INSTAGRAM. SITE 1 IS MR. TORRES AND IS AWARE OF THE INCIDENT AND WILL BE HANDLING. IS RP CELL NUMBER.
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Not Serious Non-Violent

Drill - Fire / Earthquake — Hoover Elementary School

Stockton Unified School District, San Joaquin County

FIRE - GENERIC FIRE CALL/NOT SPECIFIED Reported to Stockton Unified Police Department

1/25/23 at 9:58:07 AM

Incident details:

*FIRE DRILL* STKN FIRE NOTIFIED
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Serious Violent

Fighting — Hoover Elementary School

Stockton Unified School District, San Joaquin County

INFO - INFORMATION Reported to Stockton Unified Police Department

1/27/23 at 3:02:40 PM

Incident details:

12-15 JUV SAID TO HAVE A FIGHT AFTER SCHOOL NOW WALKING E ON MICHIGAN NEAR COMMODORE SCHOOL. STAFF IS FOLLOWING. STUDENTS ARE NOT FIGHTING, STAFF WANTED TO DISCONNECT DUE TO BEING ADVD WE DO NOT RESPOND FOR SSTUDENTS NOT FIGHTING.
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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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Serious Violent

Battery — Hoover Elementary School

Stockton Unified School District, San Joaquin County

BATTERY - BATTERY Reported to Stockton Unified Police Department

2/28/23 at 4:15:54 PM

Incident details:

SPD transfer ... cold battery Incident occurred at Hoover. RP reported that older students shook his son in the bathroom. requesting contact via phone. is complaining of pain in his neck. Student vic occurred sometime today, unknown if admin was aware. unknown sus students.
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Serious Violent

Criminal / Terrorist Threat - Unknown / Other — Hoover Elementary School

Stockton Unified School District, San Joaquin County

INFO - INFORMATION Reported to Stockton Unified Police Department

3/2/23 at 4:37:19 PM

Incident details:

RP is bilingual asst who states parent of . approached and was in a 415. rps daughter is now getting messages from making threats to her and her saughter. staff is issuing 14 day stay away on aprent. RP is requesting officer contact
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Serious Non-Violent

Medical - Drugs — Hoover Elementary School

Stockton Unified School District, San Joaquin County

MEDICAL - MEDICAL Reported to Stockton Unified Police Department

3/3/23 at 10:43:33 AM

Incident details:

RP is office staff staffed stated stu injested 2 ediables and is vomiting prior hallunciating parent is enrt.
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Not Serious Non-Violent

Utility Problem / Outage — Hoover Elementary School

Stockton Unified School District, San Joaquin County

INFO - INFORMATION Reported to Stockton Unified Police Department

3/21/23 at 9:06:47 AM

Incident details:

RP CALLED REPORTING THERE IS A GAS LEAK. FIRE IS ALREADY 987 AND STAFF AND STUDENTS WERE EVACUATED TO THE CAFETERIA. DISPATCH WAS NOT ADVISED OF ANY GAS LEAKS BEFORE HIS CALL. CLEARED IT AND HE WILL UPDATE US IF HE NEEDS OFFICERS. RP WILL ADVISE STAFF TO CALL DISPATCH NEXT TIME. GAS MAYBE COMING FROM THE NE WING BUT HVAC WILL CHECK THE ENTIRE SCHOOL.
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