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Security Terminology


Thursday, January 29, 2009

Alcoholic beverages—Use or possession of alcoholic beverages in any form on school property, including DCPS-owned vehicles, or while in attendance at any DCPS-sponsored and supervised activity is prohibited.

Armed robbery—The commission of a robbery while armed with a dangerous weapon.

  • Robbery is the unlawful taking of another’s property from his/her person or immediate presence by the use of violence or intimidation.
  • Strong-arm Robbery or shakedown is the act of extortion or borrowing or attempting to borrow any money or things of value from a person in the school, upon a DCPS-owned vehicle, or in attendance at a DCPS-sponsored and supervised activity.

Arson—The willful and malicious burning of or attempt to burn any building or property of the District of Columbia Public Schools.