Uvalde Police Response Under Scrutiny: Where Was the Resolve to Protect Our Children?

The tragic massacre at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, left not only shattered families but also an undeniable stain on law enforcement’s promise to protect American children. As former school police officer Adrian Gonzales faces trial for allegedly failing to act decisively during the 2022 shooting, the nation confronts a painful question: how did so many officers fail to stop a known threat when every second counted?During opening statements, prosecutors detailed how Gonzales arrived just moments before the teenage gunman entered the school yet hesitated instead of confronting him immediately. The chilling 911 calls played in court exposed an...