Summary
A $480,000 state grant will pay for ten school resource officers in elementary and middle schools, with the county's $120,000 match covered by existing salaries. The sheriff's office now staffs 19 officers across 22 schools, getting close to one at every school.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
$480,000 in state money with no new local spending required.
✅Who benefits
Students, families, and staff at elementary and middle schools across the county.
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