If a kid hears something from another kid, it's like reading it in the newspaper. Cervis tries to smooth the petty squabbles, which wins him allies. For example, Cervis said, several years ago a student tried to bring a gun to school. Middle school kids can't bring something to school and not show it to somebody. I have a 100 percent clearance rate.
Situations can become more serious, and more secretive, in high school.
No SRO had a bigger mess on his hands this year than Sickles High School's Lewis. I had them lined up out the door. But the trail led to nothing more than the ether of hot air. But that was a stressful week, I tell you. A regular day in the office is filled with more mundane duties.