The Uvalde school district has named Josh Gutierrez as its new interim police chief. He is also a certified teacher and principal, and hopes to rebuild the district's police department.
The Uvalde Consolidated school board has named Josh Gutierrez as the district’s interim police chief and the leader who will rebuild the school district’s police department.
Interim Superintendent Gary Patterson said Gutierrez brings a unique perspective to law enforcement as an officer and an educator The board unanimously approved Gutierrez’s appointment as interim executive director of safety and security, as well as interim chief of police. Gutierrez replaces Pete Arredondo, who was fired by the district in August.
“I’ve been told personally, several times, that it’s not going to happen here, that this is not going to get better, that we can’t come together,” Patterson said. “This community can come together. We can listen to each other without interruptions. We can address each other professionally and honestly. And I believe we can find common ground.”
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