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The future of LAUSD police
What to do with the LAUSD police department? The Los Angeles school board found themselves deeply divided over that issue when they met on Tuesday. Activists and the teachers union (UTLA) have called for the school police force to be eliminated.
By Steve Chiotakis • • 25m ListenWhat to do with the LAUSD police department? The Los Angeles school board found themselves deeply divided over that issue when they met on Tuesday. Activists and the teachers union (UTLA) have called for the school police force to be eliminated. KCRW hears from two school board members with differing opinions.
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Read the story11 minSchool board disagrees over whether LAUSD needs its own police force
What to do with the LAUSD police department? The Los Angeles school board found themselves deeply divided over that issue when they met on Tuesday. Activists and the teachers union (UTLA) have called for the school police force to be eliminated. KCRW hears from two school board members with differing opinions.
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