Mayor Hancock Statement on Returning School Resource Officers to DPS

Mayor Hancock Statement on Returning School Resource Officers to DPS

Published on March 22, 2023

Mayor Michael B. Hancock issued the following statement regarding Denver Public Schools Superintendent Alex Marrero's decision to request safety officers at Denver Public Schools high schools to improve safety for students and staff:

"Following the shootings at East High School today, Denver Public Schools Superintendent Alex Marrero and I jointly agree that the safety of students and the public require deployment of police officers assigned to the high school for the remainder of the school year. I encouraged and strongly support the Superintendent's decision to bring police officers back to DPS high schools, and I've directed Chief Thomas to support this effort and deploy our officers accordingly in coordination with the school district."

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