Update PR template with CodeQL instructions (#7616)

* Updated PR template code to add instructions regarding CodeQL scanning annotations

* Update pull_request_template.md

* Update pull_request_template.md

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+<h3>CodeQL Alerts</h3>
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+After the PR has been submitted and the resulting GitHub actions/checks have been completed, developers should check the PR for CodeQL alert annotations.
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+<details><summary>Check the PR's comments. If present on your PR, the CodeQL alert looks similar as shown</summary>
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+![Screenshot 2024-10-28 154514](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/ea66c586-c14c-45fd-8705-1c116224e704)
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+</details>
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+Please let us know that you have checked for CodeQL alerts. **Please do not dismiss alerts.**
+- [ ] I have checked this PR for CodeQL alerts and none were found.
+- [ ] I found CodeQL alert(s), and (select one):
+   - [ ] I have resolved the CodeQL alert(s) as noted
+   - [ ] I believe the CodeQL alert(s) is a false positive (Merge Team will evaluate)
+   - [ ] I have followed the Instructions below, but I am still stuck (Merge Team will evaluate)
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+<details><summary>Instructions for resolving CodeQL alerts</summary>
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+If CodeQL alert/annotations appear, refer to [How to Resolve CodeQL alerts](https://github.com/hackforla/website/issues/6463#issuecomment-2002573270).  
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+In general, CodeQL alerts should be resolved prior to PR reviews and merging
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+</details>
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