The Bristol Board of Education has unanimously voted to allow armed security guards in the city’s schools. But for now, that policy will only extend to the school system’s head of security because of budgetary restrictions.

The policy was approved Wednesday evening at the board’s regular meeting and takes effect immediately, according to Board Chair Shelby Pons.

“Because of all of the community voice that came through in support, I think it’s clearly the direction that our community wanted to go into,” Pons said.

“As a parent, I have my own opinion, but as a board member I just think it’s our responsibility to listen to the community and make revisions that reflect community voice,” she added.

CT district considering armed guards in schools. They would not be police officers.

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