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The Uvalde CISD has announced the UCISD police department operations have been suspended, following the massacre in May that left 19 students and 2 teachers dead.
"The district remains committed to resolving issues with verifiable evidence. Decisions concerning the UCISD police department have been pending the results of the Texas Police Chiefs Association and JPPI investigation. Recent developments have uncovered additional concerns with department's operations," the district said in a news release." "As a result, Lt. Miguel Hernandez and Ken Mueller have been placed on administrative leave, and the District has made the decision to suspend all activities of the Uvalde CISD Police Department for a period of time. Officers currently employed will fill other roles in the district. Ken Mueller has decided to retire."
The district has requested the Texas Department of Public Safety to provide additional troopers for campus and extra-curricular activities.