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Extracted from Consolidated Report
This investigation was originally published as part of a larger consolidated report containing multiple investigations. View the consolidated PDF for the complete document.
Mendocino County Grand Jury
• 2002-2003
and in the City of Willits Police Department
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Findings and Recommendations 10 findings
F1
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The Willits Police Department is concerned about gang activity, especially in the schools where adolescents might be initiated into gang affiliations and/or activity.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
Page 58
The administrative staffs of schools in Willits are concerned about gang activity where adolescents might become connected with gang activity.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
Page 58
Gangs make their turf known by tagging objects with gang symbols. Disputes over “ownership” of turf can result in “rumbles”, events where people can be hurt or killed.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
Page 58
There are many kinds of gangs that can attract students. Schools discourage the use of identifying gang graffiti, clothing or body signals.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
Page 58
Public schools are charged with assuring the safety of their students while they are in school. Safety and avoiding unnecessary distractions are reasonable and essential concerns.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
Page 58
The faculties of Willits High School and Baechtel Grove Middle School do not reflect the racial distribution of the students.
No recommendations for this finding
F7
Page 58
The Grand Jury found no solid evidence of discrimination against Latino or other minority students that would interfere with the education of students who want to learn and who attend school regularly. 58
No recommendations for this finding
F8
Page 59
The Grand Jury found that school administrators are dedicated to providing the best educational opportunities possible to the students. They have many programs to help students who need help beyond classroom instruction. Peer counseling is one example of their “outreach” programs.
No recommendations for this finding
F9
Page 59
Not all minority students feel that racial profiling is a problem in Willits.
No recommendations for this finding
F10
Page 59
Willits High school has recently published a dress code that was formulated by recommendations from parents in the community.
No recommendations for this finding