Uvalde school district suspends entire police force after fallout from shooting

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Source: ABC

The Uvalde, Texas, school district -- still facing withering criticism over its police department's failings both during the May 24 elementary school massacre and since -- announced the suspension of the entire district police force on Friday.

The district said it's requested more Texas Department of Public Safety troopers to be stationed on campuses and at extra-curricular activities, adding, "We are confident that staff and student safety will not be compromised during this transition."

The length of the school district police department suspension is not clear.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Read more: https://abcnews.go.com/US/uvalde-school-district-suspends-entire-police-force-fallout/story?id=91172897&cid=social_twitter_abcn

[IronLionZion]

1. Assault weapons are scary

maybe they should be a bit harder to get

[Mopar151]

2. Maybe badges should be harder to get!

We need a real, hard look at police training in this country.

[olegramps]

3. I think that problem is that many with better qualifications don't want the job.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

4. This makes me smile

Link to tweet

[Lulu KC]

5. Suspended? In October?

This is one slow-moving drama.

[hatrack]

6. Appropriate to the response time, though . . . .

Maybe the Warrior Cops ( ) will have more time to swipe the Punisher wallpaper on their smart phones now.

[maxsolomon]

8. Sustained protests by bereaved parents.

10 straight days.

Now, all their officers are defunded. Cue the rending of garments.

[ck4829]

7. A good start