Brutal School Crossing Guard Attack to Spur New Safety Legislation

School crossing guards play a vital role in safeguarding our children on and near school campuses. A recent attack on a crossing guard in Darby Borough has spurred one state senator to promise that he will move forward with legislation that would help protect children’s safety by protecting crossing guards against future attacks.

If you have questions or concerns about your child’s safety in their environment, the LLF Law Firm’s Family Law Team can advise you on what your rights as a parent are. Contact us at 888.535.3686, or by submitting our online form, and we will schedule a confidential consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.

The Attack in Darby Borough

According to news reports, a crossing guard who was helping elementary school students cross the street near their school directed a driver to stop. Video footage shows the driver, who had exited his car, confronting the crossing guard and striking her in the head, knocking her to the ground. The crossing guard told police that she was knocked unconscious as a result of the attack.

The alleged attacker was later traced to South Carolina, where he was arrested and held for extradition to Pennsylvania.

State Senator to Introduce Legislation

A state senator has promised to introduce legislation that would increase children’s safety while in their community. The legislator proposes treating crossing guards the same as first responders when they are attacked. These laws increase the penalties for anyone attacking a first responder while the first responder is working as such. While police, firefighters, EMS personnel, teachers, and others are currently covered by laws that raise an attack on them to a felony level (aggravated assault), school crossing guards are not. The safety of our children includes the safety of school crossing guards.

Child Safety Goes Beyond the Classroom

As a parent of a student attending school anywhere in Pennsylvania, you have a right to know that your child is properly protected everywhere, whether school, home, or in the community. Whether it’s the front door stoop, walking to school, crossing the crosswalk, or inside a school building, your child should feel fully safe in their daily life, no matter the environment.

If you have concerns about your child’s well-being and safety in relation to their surrounding environment, the LLF Law Firm’s Family Law Team can help with various strategies. We can help you assert your rights as a parent and are especially skilled in helping you with strategies such as bullying, abuse, and negligence in the school, as well as gaining Protection From Abuse orders in specific circumstances that promote the safety of your child.

The LLF Law Firm’s Family Law Team is Here to Help

At the LLF Law Firm’s Family Law Team, our experienced attorneys understand how important your child’s well-being is to you. Our attorneys are here to help you make sure your child gets the education they deserve. We know that when your child is at school, the school is responsible for making sure your child stays safe. There are certain obligations each school has when it comes to doing this, and if the school fails to live up to those obligations, there can be consequences.

If you are worried that your child is not experiencing the safety they need in their environment, contact the LLF Law Firm’s Family Law Team today at 888.535.3686, or by filling out our online contact form. We will schedule a confidential consultation so that you can tell us about your concerns, and we can explain how we can help.