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Leander ISD Police Under Fire | Texas News
Leander ISD’s brand-new police force is under fire as TCOLE probes hiring practices amid high turnover—nearly half of last year’s officers have already left. The district admits building a new department has been tough, scrambling to fix equipment gaps and reporting systems before the school year starts. Former officers, backed by a local union, raise alarms over resources and culture, prompting the district to hire a third-party consultant to assess internal climate. Despite the turbulence, six new hires—including an experienced assistant chief—are joining the ranks. All this follows a state…
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