Uvalde School District Looking for Interim Police Chief

In the aftermath of the Uvalde Elementary School shooting, the school district is searching for an interim police chief. The interim chief will replace current chief Pete Arredondo who is on unpaid leave as he awaits a termination hearing. According to School Board President Luis Fernandez, they’ve had 16 applicants and a committee is reviewing the candidates and assessing background checks. Fernandez also said 30 to 40 Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers will be assigned to the schools. The district has also zeroed in on a property to replace Robb Elementary School and announced that fire drills will be approached differently with announcements over loud speakers instead of sirens.