NC SBI investigating use of force complaint against elementary SRO
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HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation has been requested to assist in the investigation into an allegation against a school resource officer.
According to the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, the SRO was placed on administrative leave after an incident at Fletcher Elementary School on May 9.
A spokesperson for the school district said a physical interaction occurred between the SRO and a student.
An internal investigation was conducted and the Henderson County sheriff requested SBI further investigate the matter.
The district did not release additional details due to the incident being a personnel matter.
The NC State Bureau of Investigation said their case is ongoing.
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