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case you are out of the loop, the game involves high school seniors
"stalking" and "shooting" each other with water guns in an attempt
to be the last Senior standing. Think of "Hide & Seek" with water
guns. Because the game involves a certain degree of hiding &
sneaking around to surprise other players, there will likely be
calls to the police, 911, and/or the school, reporting suspicious
subjects that turn out to be students playing the game.
For the students, the safest thing is not to play. We know it's
“just a game,” but the reality is that it may not appear that way to
the public.
If a student plays anyway, here are a couple of
reminders:
** School property is completely off limits as policy
prohibits weapons (including toy/fake weapons) on school property.
If played on school property, disciplinary consequences will occur.
This includes both school properties, school parking lots and
exteriors, and Veterans Park.
** Don't trespass onto or into other people's property while
playing (especially at night) and, if you're asked to leave, do so.
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** Use water pistols that are
brightly colored, large and are clearly toys. Hiding in dark
places and carrying anything that can be mistaken for a firearm
is a recipe for disaster. Countless tragedies have occurred in
our nation where someone with a realistic looking (but fake)
weapon presents it and a police officer or citizen shoots them
in defense.
** The same goes for wearing masks, camouflage, etc. - Don’t
do it! Keep your everyday clothing on.
** If you see the police coming, don't run or hide.
Instead, explain to the Officers what you are doing and
cooperate if they ask you to stop.
The police departments and MPCUSD #23 do not condone the game.
This is a notice to keep the public informed.
If you see something or someone suspicious, please don't
confront anyone yourself. Call 911.
[Text from file received from Mt.
Pulaski City Hall] |
