Crime & Safety
Parents at Harrison Street School Concerned About Friday Incident Involving Police
An unknown incident Friday at Harrison Street School has some parents worried, due to a lack of information about what happened. Police and school officials say they can't provide details because the incident involves a juvenile.
Parents of Harrison Street School students say there was an incident involving four or more Geneva squad cars Friday afternoon, but police and school officials are unable to comment because the case involves a juvenile subject.
Parents received an email note over the weekend from Harrison Street School Principal Shonette Sims acknowledging that "an incident occurred on the playground after hours last evening. Geneva police were called, but none of our students in the Kids Zone program were involved or witnessed any of the interactions," the email said.
Geneva Police Department Cmdr. Julie Nash said she could not offer any additional information at this time because the incident involved a juvenile.
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"I appreciate the relationships our school has with the Geneva Park District and the Geneva Police Department. Their partnership in ensuring our students’ safety is an asset to all of us," Sims' email said.
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A parent called the Police Department and the principal, and Sims again assured that children were not in danger at any time but reiterated that she could not provide more information because the incident concerns a minor.
The parent remains concerned about students' safety.
"If there isn't a threat, then why the extra police at school?" the parent asked.
