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BROCKTON, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — School committee members at Brockton High School are asking for National Guard presence to ensure that schools in the district remain safe. This request comes after safety at Brockton High School has become a major concern with reports of fights and other incidents of violence, creating an unsafe teaching and learning environment. School committee members sent a letter to Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan and Governor Maura Healey asking for National Guard presence to help with security measures. According to WBZ-TV, Sullivan is against the proposal, and said in a statement that only the Governor can activate the National Guard. Sullivan added that he’s met with the Brockton police chief to discuss school safety measures and protocols. Governor Healey also addressed the issue, saying in a statement that “Our administration is committed to ensuring that schools are safe and supportive environments... we are aware of concerns raised about Brockton High School and are in touch with local officials.”
Half of the school committee members plan to hold a news conference on Monday on the issue.
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