The Dunmore police union blasted a decision ... “We truly believe that this model adds another level of safety to our entire school community,” Marichak wrote in the statement.

"Someone who went through this program, someone who came from this school, it's special. It gives you something to work for," said Dunmore junior ... our players and our community.

Among those in attendance was Dunmore High School principal Tim Hopkins. “This was a great opportunity and I’m glad the Dunmore community came out. It was really something to see,” Hopkins said.