Pittsburgh School Board Votes ‘No’ To Arming District’s Police Officers
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police officers with Pittsburgh Public Schools will not carry firearms.
The vote at Wednesday night’s board meeting at the Board of Education Building was 8-1.
The only board member who supported officers carrying guns was Cynthia Falls.
“We expect them to possibly take a bullet, but not have a firearm to defend themselves, our students, or our staff,” said Falls.
But board member Sala Udin said the board did not hear from anyone at the public hearing who supported the measure.
“Not a single parent came through asking for the police to be armed. Not a single student, not a single teacher. Only law enforcement,” said Udin.
Board President Dr. Regina Holley said, “Our message to the officers, continue doing the work that you’re doing; but for me, it does not mean I’m going to let you strap a gun to your side.”
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