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Parents and advocates press HLPUSD for review of school police conduct and data sharing ties to regional intelligence center
Summary
Public commenters alleged inappropriate conduct by a school police chief and raised concerns that school police participation in a regional fusion center could expose student and community data to ICE; trustees acknowledged concerns and said they would review policies and oversight practices.
Several public commenters used the district’s public comment period to press board members for audits and accountability related to school police conduct and data‑sharing practices.
Margaret Caldera (CSEA) and multiple parents renewed concerns about an incident they described as a school police chief making an obscene gesture toward a parent during a recorded board meeting; speakers called for accountability and expressed concern that such conduct, if unaddressed, undermines trust.
Community member Sam Brown raised questions about the district police’s participation in the Joint Regional Intelligence Center (a regional fusion center) and said participation can result in shared data with federal agencies including ICE. Brown asked the district to audit parameters of the police department’s involvement and to clarify what information (for example, automatic license‑plate reader feeds or other datasets) is shared and under what agreements.
Other parents and attendees recounted personal allegations of retaliatory behavior and asked the board to investigate claims and ensure protections for reporters of misconduct. Several speakers said they would consider legal action if the district does not respond.
Board members acknowledged the allegations, thanked school police for daily service where appropriate, and said concerns about conduct and data‑sharing would be taken seriously. Trustees encouraged staff to follow up with details about existing policies, any prior investigations, and what oversight is in place for the district police and their information‑sharing arrangements.
The transcript shows public commenters raising both conduct and privacy concerns during the public comment period; the board did not take formal disciplinary action at the meeting but directed staff to provide additional information and follow up.
