Uvalde School Police Chief On Leave Following Mass Shooting

The transcript discusses the Ivaldi school massacre, focusing on the police force leader, Arredondo, who is on leave due to backlash over his handling of the incident. The Texas Department of Safety criticized his response as a failure. The district Superintendent initially wanted to wait for investigations to conclude but decided to act due to ongoing uncertainty.

What does the term 'abject failure' refer to in the context of the Ivaldi school massacre?

What was the reason given for the change in the Superintendent's decision to speak out?