Phasefront Hoverboards Become Teen Nuisance
October 28, 29481 - Eugene [Atlantean]
IRRK Freelance - The citizens of Rome are used to a hectic, but peaceful life. The city is guarded by the watchful Omni-Pol, protected by the elite Omni-AF, and has within it's walls the might of the Unicorns. These forces defend against Clan and alien invaders daily.
But the citizens of Rome have found their security forces cannot deal with the latest disturbance. With Phasefront's release of relatively easy-to-gain hoverboards, teenagers have evolved into a culture history describes as "skate culture", most notable in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. These teens are using the hoverboards to mount and slide along objects, jump off heights and terrorize pedestrians.
Omni-Pol's Head of Underage Crime, Sergeant Connie Marlon, had the following to say.
"Omni-Pol's jurisdiction over civil disturbances is quite clear. However, the children are not technically committing a crime and can only be cautioned by Officers at this time. We are reviewing the law to carefully determine whether stronger action is merited, and we fully agree that these activites cause chaos and disrupt the lives of many in Rome."
Residents are questioning whether parents are raising these children with proper methods, and proper oversight. Some even suggest Omni-Reform should be called in to ensure the children lead productive lives, or indeed, to help the parents of these children find better parenting styles.
Whatever the method, the authorities must rid Rome of this menace, and soon!