Police Guards Escort Kids To School Across Chicago Gang Boundaries
Police in Chicago have been guarding thousands of children making their way to classes after the closure of 60 schools meant some kids were crossing 'gang boundaries'.
The BBC reports that as many as 12,000 students out of 400,000 in city-run schools had to negotiate a new route, with many parents, teachers and community activists fearing for their safety.
The police said there were no incidents reported on the first day back to school, but parents were still worried.
"I'm seeing small groups of kids being walked to school by their parents, or their older brothers or sisters," Police Superintendent Gary McCarthy said.
One concerned grandparent said she wondered just how long the authorities would be able to keep up their visible presence, and if the children would end up more vulnerable as the months went on.
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