The Fontana Unified School District Police Department purchased 14
AR-15 assault weapons to protect students in response to recent
shootings across the country, but some school leaders and citizens think
it’s a step in the wrong direction.
FUSD Superintendent Cali Olsen-Binks approved the acquisition of the
rifles, which are being stored on campuses in locked safes for
responding police officers in the event of an attack.
Fontana Police Chief Rodney Jones and Mayor Acquanetta Warren supported Olsen-Binks’ decision.
“It’s unfortunate that we have to have that, but it’s the best
message we can send to anybody that thinks to harm our children,” said
Jones. “The message we’re sending is…not here, not now, we’re prepared
for you. And if you seek to harm our children, we will neutralize that
threat and you will most likely be killed.”
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