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School Resource Officer program renewals
Summary
The council approved MOUs splitting SRO costs 50/50 with Riverside and Alvord school districts — a combined $4.8 million over two years from the police budget.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
About $1.2 million per year total from the city's General Fund police budget, split across both districts.
✅Who benefits
Students and staff on campuses in both districts through added police presence.
⚠️Who could be affected
Critics of SRO programs often raise concerns about student policing — no positions are recorded.
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