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As Seattle police increase their presence at Garfield High School, community opinion remains mixed
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Starting on Thursday, Seattle police will have an increased presence on the Garfield High School campus after a shooting in the parking lot took the life of a 17-year-old student.
However, parents, students and community members are mixed about whether increased policing will decrease violence around the school.
Interim Seattle Police Department (SPD) Chief Sue Rahr said the decision came after Seattle Public Schools reached out to her this week. In a statement, she said in part, "I am very concerned about keeping students safe at school, particularly Garfield, for the remainder of the school year and as we plan for next school year."
Read the full story here: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/seattle-police-presence-garfield-high-school/281-2594b875-e5b1-4a30-af2d-1fd58618ed00