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Despite calls from some community members and local governments, the Greater Victoria School District school board says it is not reinstating the School Police Liaison Officer program.The board added that there were concerns about the ambiguity of the role SPLO officers played in schools, as well as a lack of oversight for officers.
The school board says it made its decision in 2023 after two-and-a-half years of engagement with local school trustees, police liaison officers, union members, the Victoria Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils, local First Nations, SD61 students and more.municipal councils in Victoria, Saanich and Oak Bay
“The safety of students and staff is paramount, and it has been communicated to the board, the decision that was made by the board, of our expectation – that they listen to all the concerns that have been raised,” Singh said.Sign up for the CHEK Now daily email newsletter to get breaking news and the day's top stories sent to your email.
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