School cops temporarily removed from Chicago public high schools

School officers are temporarily being removed from public high schools in Chicago.

The district chief of security says with reduced daily in-person attendance, full-time school resource officers are not necessary at this time.

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The announcement comes as many students are advocating for police-free schools.

Officials say the temporary removal does not apply to the fall semester.

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