JUST IN: A police officer hired by the Uvalde school district despite being under investigation for her conduct during the school massacre while a member of the Texas Department of Public Safety has been fired.
The official said DPS was not contacted by Uvalde's school personnel prior to hiring the former trooper.
The Robb Elementary School sign is seen covered in flowers and gifts on June 17, 2022, in Uvalde, Texas.MORE: Uvalde families continue camping out at district office as they demand suspensions for officers The statement continues: "We cannot trust the decisions that have been made in regard to the safety of our schools. Therefore, we are calling for all UCISD officers to be suspended, pending the conclusion of the investigation by JPPI Investigations LLC. The results of this investigation must be released to the families of the victims of the Robb Elementary shooting, as well as to the public.
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