Several student fights erupted at a high school in Fort Lauderdale that created a ”major campus disruption” and police response.
October 05, 2021 – By Carli Teproff – Source Miami Herald
A ‘large fight’ at a Broward high school left two Fort Lauderdale police officers injured Monday afternoon, the department said.
The “major campus disruption” that involved “several student altercations,” happened during dismissal at Dillard High, 2501 NW 11th St., according to the Broward County Public Schools. The school houses students from sixth through 12th grade.
“The school’s leadership is taking this incident seriously and is working with law enforcement in its investigation,” the district said in a statement. “Any students involved will face appropriate school disciplinary consequences in accordance with the Code Book for Student Conduct.”
Just after dismissal, police said the school resource officer was notified of the fight on campus.
“The officer responded to the fight and attempted to intervene/break up the fight,” said Ali Adamson, a spokeswoman for police.
In the process, the officer was injured and taken to Broward Health Medical Center with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries, police said.
A second officer was also injured while trying to take a suspect into custody, police said. That officer was taken to Broward Health Medical Center as a precaution. Both are expected to recover.
“Detectives are working to determine exactly what occurred and are investigating charges such as battery on a law enforcement officer, fighting on school grounds, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest, however exact charges are still pending,” Adamson said.
Police are asking any students who may have video of the incident to call 954-828-5534.
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