Statement by Director Steven McCraw on Release of Uvalde Video

July 12, 2022

Statement from DPS Director Steven McCraw on the release of video from Robb Elementary School:

“I am deeply disappointed this video was released before all of the families who were impacted that day and the community of Uvalde had the opportunity to view it as part of Chairman Dustin Burrows’ plan. Those most affected should have been among the first to see it. As I stated during my testimony before the Senate Special Committee to Protect All Texans, this video provides horrifying evidence that the law enforcement response to the attack at Robb Elementary on May 24 was an abject failure. In law enforcement, when one officer fails, we all fail.”

You can view Director McCraw's testimony before the Senate Special Committee to Protect All Texans, which detailed the preliminary findings of the ongoing investigation, online here. The materials the Director used during his testimony are available here.