Children attending government-run schools in Chicago, Illinois, might be a little less safe after a recent decision made by the city’s Board of Education. The board voted to remove uniformed police officers from 39 out of its 634 schools.
The move has ignited a firestorm of controversy, with many Chicago residents arguing that this would leave students more vulnerable to violence. It is the latest development in the ongoing debate over whether schools should have armed personnel to protect students from would-be school shooters and other threats.
A Windy City mother named Yalila Herrera blasted the decision during an appearance on “Fox & Friends,” highlighting the concerns many parents have for the safety of their children.
A Chicago mother expressed her frustration over the Board of Education’s vote to remove uniformed police officers from schools in the Windy City, warning not…
