In the faculty lounge, her colleagues were equally engrossed in discussions about the incident. “It’s just shocking, Jenny,” her colleague Maria said, shaking her head in disbelief. “It really makes you think about how crucial accountability is in law enforcement.”
“Yes,” Jenny agreed, sipping her coffee. “It’s a stark reminder of why integrity and proper conduct are essential at every level of the system.” Even outside the school, at local cafes and community centers, people whispered about the incident. “Did you hear about that history teacher? The police almost got it very wrong,” people would say, a mixture of shock and relief in their voices.