Mother Reports Bruising on Autistic Child After School Pickup

Summary: A mother reported that after dropping her five-year-old autistic son off at school (PS15) in Jersey City, New Jersey, she was called to pick him up an hour and a half later. Upon returning home to 487 Ocean, she discovered bruising on his arms that was not present before school. Police responded to the residence, observed the bruises, and arranged for the child to be taken to the Medical Center. Officers also planned to visit the school to obtain additional information, as the mother was not informed about the incident by school staff.