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School resource officer funding split

Summary

The city spends about $371,000 a year on its two school resource officers but the schools cover only about 25%. City Manager Briseno says the SROs aren't going anywhere — but he's asking the school district for a more balanced cost-sharing arrangement as part of the 2027 budget.

At a glance

Total mentions
1
Last 30 days
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

The city funds roughly $278,000 of the $371,000 annual SRO cost; a rebalanced agreement could shift more to the school district.

✅Who benefits

Students and schools keep their officers; city taxpayers could see relief if the split changes.

⚠️Who could be affected

City taxpayers currently absorb about three-quarters of the cost.

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