Ottawa police Chief Eric Stubbs says he wants to see more police in the city's schools. A few days after the board's changes, former police chief Peter Sloly announced the force was ending the program across Ottawa. On Friday, current Ottawa police Chief Eric Stubbs told CBC Radio's Ottawa Morning that he wants to see even more uniformed officers in schools. The presence of police officers in schools remains an ongoing conversation, Evans said, adding that the school board, like any institution, can change its mind. Lyra Evans/FacebookThat feedback highlighted how both students and parents felt uniformed officers could have a detrimental impact on academics and mental health.

Source: CBC News June 04, 2023 10:44 UTC