Schools grapple with alarming idea

Instructor's note: submitted Feb 13

Mensah M. Dean

Philadelphia Daily News

February 11, 2009

Philadelphia Public schools have been the main target for thieves because no one seems to turn on the alarm system to protect their schools. From September until now it been reported that the thieves have stolen $115, 000 worth of equipment, and authorities have has said that the number may unfortunately be higher. Overbrook High was a target and the robber got away with $26,000 worth of computer and other equipment. The Daily News discovered that even after the fact they did not turn on their 38 security cameras. Now there are 402 full time officers and 32 more will join the force by September says a school district spokesman. And since then Overbrook High changed its security procedures.

This article will affect readers because their children or someone they know school might be the next target or has been the target already if not. This article is letting public schools that they have to watch out and take good responsibility of their equipment, and also make sure they have good working reliable security around the school.

By Robin C.