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Some Philly school officers say they don’t have the resources to protect students and themselves

Security officers say they lack adequate resources in volatile situations. And worker shortages across the school system mean officers are picking up jobs of other support staff.

Some Philadelphia school safety officers — formerly known as school police — say they lack adequate resources and staffing to do their jobs properly.
Some Philadelphia school safety officers — formerly known as school police — say they lack adequate resources and staffing to do their jobs properly.Read moreTYGER WILLIAMS / Staff Photographer