The episode recalls a 2005 incident in which a 5-year - old girl was arrested in Florida . A female 6-year - old is arrested after tantrum in principal 's office . Salecia ##h was handcuffed after several attempts to calm her down , police say . ` ` When a person is put in handcuffs it 's for their safety , it 's not a crime , '' says police .
The episode recalls a 2005 incident in which a 5-year-old girl was handcuffed in Florida . A Georgia 6-year-old is arrested after tantrum in principal 's office . Salecia Johnson was handcuffed after several attempts to calm her down , police say . `` When a person is put in handcuffs it 's for their safety , it 's not a punishment , '' say police .