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Child-care operator thanks Peoria police after nearby federal raid; mayor warns against interfering with officers
Summary
A Peoria child-care owner urged the council to formally thank police for their response after a June 10 federal raid near her center that she said terrorized children; Mayor Jason Beck and council members responded with public comments defending officers and warning that those who assault or impede officers will be arrested.
Theresa Christiansen, founder and CEO of Bright Beginnings Preschool and Child Care, told the Peoria City Council on June 17 that a U.S. Homeland Security Investigations warrant served near her child-care center on June 10 left children frightened by helicopters, sirens and protesters. She asked the council to formally thank the Peoria Police Department for its conduct and raised concern that child-care facilities are treated as businesses rather than educational institutions in some…
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