KRISTV.com
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS | CONTINUOUS NEWS COVERAGE
Powered by
Local News
Sinton School Guards Remain
Posted: Jan 31, 2013 9:42 PM by Mike Manzoni -- mmanzoni@kristv.com
Updated: Jan 31, 2013 10:41 PM
SINTON -- Superintendent Steve VanMatre said at a meeting Thursday night that while armed security guards will remain in place he does plan to ask for the state attorney general's opinion after legal concerns surfaced earlier in the week.
"We can contract with external organizations that have licenses to carry guns that aren't peace officers," VanMatre said, adding that he would seek the attorney general's opinion for "future clarification."
Under the state's education code, only commissioned peace officers such as law enforcement officers can provide armed security to schools.
Stacy Coates, who has two children in the school system, said he has concerns over the guards' training. "There are certain things that officers know that they're not trained. Officers go through four months of training whereas a week?"
The security guards are licensed through the Department of Public Safety after completing a week-long course covering basic law and weapons training. In addition, they are required to visit a shooting range at least four times per year.
The guards from Corpus Christi-based Eddie Garza Security will remain at all school campuses through May. VanMatre said he plans to apply for state and federal funding for three full-time police officers. He said it is possible the guards will be brought back in August.
Video On Demand
Submit News
Do you have a tip, information about a breaking news story, or a story idea for 6 Investigates? Contact the KRIS 6 News Desk at 361-884-6666 or send us an email.
Most Popular
KRISTV.COM is Social!
Click the icons above to receive News, Weather, and Sports alerts from KRISTV.COM!
Inside KRISTV.COM
 |
Photo Central Look at photos and videos and share them! |
 |
Desktop Weather Current forecast, hurricane info, and much more! |
 |
KRISTV.COM Mobile Website Get KRISTV.com on your mobile or PDA! |
 |
KRISTV.COM Mobile Apps Get our mobile apps on your mobile or PDA! |
 |
Texas Lottery See the latest winning numbers! |
 |
6 News Team Read about your favorite KRIS-TV personalities! |
 |
FCC Online Public File FCC Public File of Records, Reports, and more |
Comments