D.C. Council members propose no-loitering zones near schools

D.C. Council members are promising students “safe passage” to and from their schools with proposed no-loitering zones in which police could disperse or arrest people they believe are hanging out to commit a crime.

All 13 D.C. Council members support legislation allowing the Metropolitan Police Department to establish temporary, 1,000-foot safety zones outside public and charter schools, if the MPD has reason to believe there is a threat against students, parents or staff.