ng the school year, SROs made 31 arrests. MPD said disorderly conduct was the largest arrest category, and the largest portion of arrests were related to crimes outside of school.

Ald. Sharlen Moore:  But it involves a student? 

Norberg:  It involves a student that more than likely attends the school. 

MPD said there were six times officers used force involving students, some during fights and to make arrests, or when pepper spray was used.

What's next:

Looking ahead, MPD looks to increase its engagement with students and staff, and improve parent participation and outreach.

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