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District seeks clearer MOU with LRPD after parent concerns over pepper spray and student arrests
Summary
District safety staff told the board they are working with Little Rock Police Department to clarify the memorandum of understanding after parents raised concerns about the use of OC/pepper spray in schools and an uptick in student arrests; staff said SROs currently initiate requests for patrol backup and the district will deliver incident data to
Little Rock School District safety staff updated the board on Sept. 11 about discussions with Little Rock Police Department (LRPD) to clarify the memorandum of understanding (MOU) governing school resource officers (SROs) after parental concerns about the use of OC/pepper spray and an increase in student arrests.
The district’s safety presenter said parents had expressed concern about pepper spray use in schools and emphasized the…
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