The Texas school district said it's suspending its police department, citing 'recent developments.' An investigation is looking into the police response to the Robb Elementary shooting in May.
"Recent developments have uncovered additional concerns with department operations," the district said, adding that currently employed officers will move to other roles in the district. A report on the investigation is expected later this month.
The Texas Department of Public Safety will provide coverage for campus and extracurricular activities for the time being. The school district has placed Ken Mueller, the department's director of student services, and Lt. Miguel Hernandez, the acting police chief, on administrative leave. Mueller has chosen to retire, the school district's statement said.
Pete Arredondo — the schools police chief who oversaw the law enforcement response to the May 24 shooting — was
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