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School Officer Demoted Over Car Design | Birmingham News
Blount County Sheriff Mark Moon’s decision to move veteran school resource officer Jason Hollingsworth—after he refused to drive a squad car branded with the school’s logo—has ignited a firestorm. Hollingsworth’s daughter, Katelyn Rice, is fueling the debate online, defending her dad while admitting he accepted the demotion, though she’s pushing for his reinstatement. A petition is gaining steam, and community members are rallying to show up at the county commission meeting on August 11th to demand change. The incident underscores how small decisions can spark big public outcry—and how deeply…
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