Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

TexasTowelie

(111,278 posts)
Sun Feb 6, 2022, 03:27 PM Feb 2022

Moore Police substituting in public schools had mixed reactions

MOORE, OKLA (Free Press) — On Tuesday, January 18th, the Moore Police Department announced that they had several on-duty officers who acted as substitute teachers in elementary classes around the City of Moore.

Proudly, the post went on to outline how the officers were serving the community in a great time of need, filling the spaces left by district-wide staff shortages.

But the image of officers, armed and unmasked, teaching elementary kids the ABCs did not sit well in some parents eyes.

“Wait, I’m confused. What are they covering? Are they there as substitute teachers? If so, then why are they in uniform and armed??? And they are covering due to COVID shortages, but are doing so unmasked? Nothing about this makes any sense…” said one commenter below the Facebook post.

Comments like this lambasted the officers for not taking covid precautions or presenting armed within the school, but often asked questions no news outlets were able to answer.

Read more: https://freepressokc.com/moore-police-substituting-in-public-schools-had-mixed-reactions/

3 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Moore Police substituting in public schools had mixed reactions (Original Post) TexasTowelie Feb 2022 OP
It was a photo/media event. They want to say "anyone can be a teacher no skill needed". Srkdqltr Feb 2022 #1
Surprise! South Park just became the most accurate prophet of the decade. Runningdawg Feb 2022 #2
South Park has been prescient regarding a number of events throughout the decades. nt TexasTowelie Feb 2022 #3
Latest Discussions»Region Forums»Oklahoma»Moore Police substituting...