There are five school resource officers used throughout the district. 11:03 pm, Apr. 20, 2021 ×
Whether police officers should have a permanent presence within the school system, and what that presence might look like, is under debate in Rochester.
The Rochester School Board and members of the Rochester Police Department discussed the topic for nearly three hours Tuesday night. The conversation also included input from school principals and cabinet members, all speaking to varying degrees about the importance and pitfalls the SRO program can have for the school community.
The conversation came just a little over an hour after a jury found former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd. Board Chairwoman Jean Marvin acknowledged that fact leading into the discussion.
Hats off to Improv-ICE organizers for breaking the icy grip – and monotony – of a COVID winter.
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Post Bulletin Editorial Board | 6:30 am, Feb. 16, 2021 ×
Thumbs up to the Rochester Downtown Alliance for adapting the popular SocialICE winter festival to make it COVID-safe.
The Improv-ICE event ran from Feb. 6 through Sunday, coinciding with some of the coldest weather so far this winter.
The event featured an outdoor art installation, ice sculptures at Peace Plaza, a buy a meal, give a meal restaurant campaign, and a photo contest.
Hats off (but not for long it s cold out there!) to the event organizers for breaking the ice – and monotony – of a COVID winter.