Armed Security Guards Approved For Oxford Schools: Report

OXFORD, CT — The town is earmarking at least $70,000 in funds to hire armed security officers at its schools, the Republican-American reports. The town will also hire a new, part-time school resource officer too.

The armed security officers, who will be retired police officers, will be equipped with guns and bulletproof vests, the Rep-Am reports. Residents must approve the transfer of funds at a future town meeting.

It's possible the armed security officers could be in place by the end of the school year.

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