BY CAROLINE C. SHERWIN

Officials at Fox Lane High School are working with the Bedford police department school resource officer, William Smith, in investigating three separate reports of disputes between students at the school.

Two incidents occurred on Friday, March 31, and one on April 3. Upon investigating the third incident, police arrested a 17-year-old Mount Kisco youth, who was involved in a dispute.

"This has been a good year with not a lot of tension," said Fox Lane High School principal Fran Leahy. "There are times when we sense tension with students, either Officer Smith, if he is on campus, or administrators will request a police car."

On Friday, March 31, at 7:43 a.m., police were requested at the high school to assist with an ongoing dispute between students at the school. Police arrived and investigated. No further information was available.

On the same day, at 2:32 p.m., police reported another dispute between two students. While on cam-pus Officer Smith observed two youths fighting outside a building. Upon his intervention, the matter was turned over to the youth officer and school administration.

"I understand that around 2:30 p.m. two freshmen left the building and had a verbal argument, which turned physical," said Mr. Leahy. "Both Officer Smith and the youth detective dealt with the situation. We have disciplined the two freshmen, and their parents have been supportive.

On Monday, April 3, at 3:13 p.m., officers were dispatched to the school following a report of a fight between two students. Upon arrival, an investigation determined that one of the brawlers, a 17-year-old Mount Kisco youth, was in violation of a court order of protection out of Mount Kisco Town Court. The youth was arrested and charged with criminal contempt in the second degree. He was released without bail pending an appearance in Bedford Town Court. Mr. Leahy said that the school is following up with an investigation.

"The police presence has been helpful," said Mr. Leahy. "Officer Smith has done an absolutely tremendous job. When he first came here, you could sense a change in the tone on campus. He works well with the students, who respect him. For me it's wonderful; he's helping us. We, the administration and local police departments, need to work together."