School cops temporarily removed from Chicago public high schools

Published April 23, 2021 9:22 PM CDT

School officers are temporarily being removed from public high schools in Chicago.

The district chief of security says with reduced daily in-person attendance, full-time school resource officers are not necessary at this time.

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The announcement comes as many students are advocating for police-free schools.

Officials say the temporary removal does not apply to the fall semester.

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