C.H.S. Gets New Texting Rules Tuesday, September 15, 2009 By Camron Ruckman [ArticleImageHyperLink] Advertising $0CHS is cracking down on text bullying this year. The school administration has decided to enforce the rules against bullying this year by making students more aware of the consequences. The school has decided to bring in Officer Judy Becker and Student Resource Officer Proctor to enforce these rules.  $0$0The rules have not only been applied in Cameron. "These rules have also been applied nationwide," said Cameron High School Security Officer Judy Becker. These rules were part of the aftermath of the Columbine shootings and the girl from St.Louis who killed herself because of upsetting emails from friends on Myspace. $0$0The purpose of these rules is to help prevent school tragedies and protect students. "These rules were made to make kids think before they act," said Student Resource Officer Proctor.$0$0 $0$0These rules are being enforced more now because teenagers are using phones more. Text bullying has become more of a problem recently than before. "Students might get in trouble for breaking these rules this year because they use phones more," said Officer Becker. She added the rules aren't in place as much for punishment as they are for protecting kids. "These rules help kids feel less intimidated and raises their self esteem," said Officer Becker.$0$0 $0$0The school security officers agrees awareness if the key. "Students won't be getting in that much trouble because they will be aware of the consequences," said Officer Proctor.$0$0Students could be arrested for a threat to another student depending on the threat. Also, depending on the age of the person, they could face jail time. By law, officers are allowed to look at student's phones and read their text messages without it being a violation of their privacy if they have reasonable cause. $0$0"Students need to be accountable for their actions," said Officer Proctor.$0$0Some students think that this is an invasion of privacy and this is not the most important problem in the school. $0$0"There is no way of knowing if the text that was sent on your phone wasn't sent by someone who wanted to get you in trouble," said Senior Mitchell Ruckman.$0$0These rules will most likely stay and may even become stricter depending on advancements in technology. They are enforced by the administration, teachers, Officer Proctor, Officer Becker, and the entire Cameron Police Department. Any text that seems like a threat will be considered a threat. Students are not allowed to send threatening text to other students regardless of whether they are joking or not, so be smart before you let your fingers do the talking.$0

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