‘The officer did her job’: Bessemer leaders defend SRO’s actions as parents demand answers after student searches

BESSEMER, Ala. (WBRC) – Bessemer city and school leaders say surveillance video shows a school resource officer did nothing wrong while searching students at Bessemer Middle School, as parents continue to question how the incident was handled.

Parents met with school and city leaders Wednesday, bringing an attorney as they sought answers about Monday’s incident, when an SRO searched students after reports that some had vaping devices and cellphones.

Superintendent Michael Turner said the video shows the officer conducting a standard search…

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