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Resident urges reassignment of SRO after two incidents cited
Summary
A resident told the American Fork City Council the School Resource Officer at American Fork Middle School has two body‑camera incidents showing 'violence, aggression, and retaliation' and asked the city to reevaluate his assignment to protect students.
Greg Hazard, a resident who identified himself as a former teacher and vice principal, asked the council to remove Officer Kitchen from the School Resource Officer (SRO) role at American Fork Middle School, which he described as serving more than 1,800 students. Hazard said Officer Kitchen is "subject to 2 high profile documented by body camera video incidents in which he displays violence, aggression, and retaliation," and noted the officer had received a written reprimand, lost patrol-car privileges, and issued a verbal apology to a victim.
Hazard urged the council to "do what needs to be done for these 1,800 children" and to inform parents so they can make educated decisions about their child's safety. The council did not take immediate action during the meeting; Hazard's remarks were part of the public-comment period and the mayor said staff could follow up with him after the meeting.
