Friends and neighbors,
A law approved by Democrats and Gov. Walz this year regarding the role of School Resource Officers (SROs) has led a number of police departments across the state to remove their officers from schools.
The new law bans SROs from using certain restraint techniques on students, which law enforcement groups argue will prevent SROs from safely de-escalating dangerous situations. As a result, several Minnesota counties have withdrawn SROs from local schools, raising concerns about student safety.
My Republican colleagues and I have proposed a simple solution: repeal the new law and revert to previous use-of-force standards for SROs, which were working well.
I hope that Democrats will listen to the feedback of parents, school officials, and law enforcement and join us in this effort. Students are at risk, and their safety has to come before partisan politics.
Contact me:
If you have any questions about any issues we are working on at the legislature, feel free to contact me any time at sen.john.jasinski@senate.mn or 651-296-0284.
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It is a privilege to serve you!