The Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District announced Friday it had suspended the entire police force.
Two school officials also took a leave of absence.
“The district has decided to suspend all activities of the Uvalde CISD Police Department for a period of time. Officers currently employed will perform other roles in the district,” the district said in a statement on Friday. rice field.
The district also announced that Lt. Miguel Hernandez and Director of Student Services Ken Mueller have taken a leave of absence.
Mueller decided to retire.
“As a result of recent developments, Lt. Miguel Hernandez and Ken Mueller have been put on leave and the district has decided to suspend all activities of the Uvalde CISD Police for a period of time,” the district said.
The Texas Department of Public Safety replaces the Uvalde CISD Police Department to ensure school safety.
“The school district has requested the Texas Department of Public Safety to provide additional security guards for campus and extracurricular activities,” the statement added. “We are confident that the safety of our staff and students will not be compromised during this transition.”
CNN appears to take credit for the change, reporting: Robb Elementary School massacre in May.
“The school district issued a statement Thursday following CNN’s report, announcing Elizondo’s dismissal,” the CNN article continues. “Following CNN’s report, the school district superintendent has informed staff of his intention to retire.”
On May 24th, a shooting occurred at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde. The attack killed 19 children and his two teachers.
According to the network, Elizondo was one of the first officers to arrive at the school.
The police response is closely monitored as 91 DPS officers responding to the scene waited 74 minutes before breaking into the classroom where the shooter was trapped with the victim.
When the shooter committed a serial killer without confrontation, cops outside the school clashed with frightened parents who were trying to enter the building to save their children.
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