Family sues after 9-year-old boy handcuffed at school

The family of a 9-year-old boy is suing the city of Oviedo, Florida, and police after school resource officers handcuffed their child at school.

Two Oviedo police officers were in the mailroom Feb. 2 at Stenstrom Elementary School in Seminole County. According to a police report, staff attempted to deescalate a situation with a fourth-grade student who was cursing, screaming and throwing things.

The student had an Individual Education Plan and Behavior Intervention Plan that identified “physical aggression” as a behavior problem, according to a lawsuit later filed by his family.

Video of the incident shows staff using blocking pads made for situations like this, but officers later handcuffed the 9-year-old, while asking him to calm down. Officers continually speak with the child, as seen in the video.

https://www.whsv.com/2023/10/09/family-sues-after-9-year-old-boy-handcuffed-school/

My son had a classmate like this at one time. The teacher handled it by herself. Never called for backup, never called the security officer because there wasn't one. Se just dealt with him. No mess, no fuss.