Tolleson Union High School District Responds to Officer's Claims

The dispute over Officer Eric Hendrix’s role as a School Resource Officer deepens, with conflicting claims, harassment allegations, and unanswered questions about a use-of-force incident.

Just a week ago, State 48 News exclusively reported on Tolleson Police Officer Eric Hendrix's emotional plea to the City of Tolleson, alleging workplace harassment by Tolleson Union High School District Superintendent Jeremy Calles. Hendrix claimed he was pressured to leave his School Resource Officer position after arresting a student involved in a domestic violence incident. Despite being cleared of misconduct by the Tolleson Police Department, Hendrix described a hostile work environment and alleged surveillance by district officials. Police Chief Mendoza supported Hendrix, labeling the situation as harassment.

READ THE STORY: EXCLUSIVE: School Resource Officer Eric Hendrix Alleges Workplace Harassment by Tolleson Superintendent Jeremy Calles

Before the Tolleson City Council's Executive Session on February 11th, legal counsel informed officials that Officer Eric Hendrix had requested a public hearing for his employment matter, leading to his testimony on alleged mistreatment being ad…