The Seattle Public Schools Board has postponed its decision on whether to reintroduce police officers to Garfield High School.

On Wednesday, the board decided to delay the vote to make the pilot program’s language clearer about the officers’ roles.

Some parents and students spoke in support of the proposed one-year pilot program with Seattle police. It aims to bring a School Engagement Officer (SEO) to the campus to build relationships and respond to emergencies.

“We have been ignored and silenced,” Rilan Springer, a former Garfield student, said. “There’s been no action so far to do anything to stop gun violence. Garfield’s kids are in danger every single day they go to school.”

Students made their case to district officials about the need for SEOs.

“I know that we need safety in our

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