Two years following a tragic school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, legal proceedings have commenced against two police officers accused of delaying their response. Adrian Gonzales, one of the initial officers at the scene, was set to appear in court to face charges related to his failure to confront the gunman promptly. Meanwhile, Pete Arredondo, the former school district police chief, entered a plea of not guilty in court filings. During the May 2022 shooting, a teenage gunman entered a school and terrorized students and teachers, while police waited outside. The delay in responding led to criticism, with investigations pointing to failures in leadership, decision making, and training. The families of the victims expressed disappointment at the officers' actions and lack of accountability. Mr. Arredondo, facing 10 counts of endangering a child, is being accused of negotiating with the gunman and delaying the law enforcement response. Mr. Gonzales, facing 29 counts, is accused of failing to engage the shooter. The application of child endangerment law to a police officer in this context is considered unprecedented in Texas, leading to a statement from Mr. Gonzales' lawyer asserting his client's compliance with state law. The families of the victims, who have become advocates for gun law reform and police accountability, welcomed the charges but regretted that more officers didn't face consequences. The article also discusses the rarity of convictions for officers failing to follow mass shooting protocols, citing a similar case in Parkland, Florida. The parents of one of the survivors spoke of their reliance on the justice system to determine the officers' fate. Overall, the legal proceedings have shed light on the complex and emotionally charged nature of the case and have sparked discussions about reforming protocols for police officers responding to mass shootings.