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Students and parents urge Northshore board to keep Bothell High school resource officer
Summary
Dozens of students, parents and staff told the Northshore School District board that retaining Bothell High School's school resource officer, "Officer Ware," matters for student safety, emergency response and mentorship; the board did not act on the program at the April 27 study session.
Dozens of Bothell High School students, parents and staff told the Northshore School District board on April 27 that the district's school resource officer program should be maintained and that Officer Ware, the SRO at Bothell High, is a valued mentor and rapid first responder.
"Officer Ware is far more than just a uniform on campus," said Sage Comstock, a Bothell High senior who urged the board to keep the SRO position. Several other students described instances in which the officer arrived quickly at crash scenes or de-escalated tense moments and said his daily presence made them feel safer and more supported.
Student speakers and parents connected the SRO role to prevention and support…
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