Denver Police Chief discusses SROs and school safety solutions.
Denver School Board Vice President Auon’tai Anderson says students charged with violent crimes including attempted murder should return to the classroom while awaiting trial, as shootings that occur off school property should not necessarily result in a student being shifted to online learning, an alternative school, or expulsion. Anderson said that removing a student from in-person education due to an attempted murder charge could create a slippery slope. Anderson said DPS can craft safety plans to bring students charged with violent crimes back into the classroom.