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The group, which had given the district more than $1 million in grants, called the practice of providing student data to police “contrary” to its values.

The staffer also has new business ties to the sheriff’s wife, corporate records show.

Prompted by a Tampa Bay Times investigation into the Pasco Sheriff’s Office, the bill seeks greater transparency for intelligence-led police work.

The school district shares student data with the Sheriff’s Office, which uses it to identify potential future criminals.

The groups want an independent board to review complaints alleging police misconduct.

Three more people have died since the Times revealed safety problems at the Florida-based armored truck company.

“I’m very blessed to have friends that are in high offices,” Nocco once said.

A legal analysis by the Future of Privacy Forum found legal and ethical issues with the sheriff’s program and the school district’s inaction.

The comments followed a Times investigation that revealed the Sheriff’s Office was using grades to compile a list of kids at-risk of becoming criminals. “People post stuff to the internet,” he said.

Parents and teachers demanded reviews into the Sheriff’s Office program. Some called for it to be canceled.