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The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and take action to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement with Maricopa Unified School District for School Resource Officers (SRO). Maricopa Unified School District will contribute $1,773,377 over three years for five School Resource Officers. Discussion and Action.
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION
The Maricopa Unified School District has applied to receive grant funding through the Arizona Department of Education FY 2027 "School Safety Grant" for five (5) School Resource Officers to be provided by the Maricopa Police Department with cooperation through the School Safety Program Cooperative Agreements. The School Resource Officer (SRO) program in Maricopa Unified School District (MUSD), supported by Arizona Department of Education grants, enhances campus safety by pairing law enforcement with educational mentorship. Each SRO builds strong, supportive relationships with school staff, students, and parents. Our mission is to assist your students and act as positive role models. The Maricopa Police Department SRO Unit is committed to excellence, aiming to be a top SRO Unit in Arizona. We accomplish this by delivering outstanding customer service, cultivating meaningful connections, and providing high-quality education to students and their families. Our focus is on working together with students, families, and school staff to address any issues and help keep our youth out of the criminal justice system whenever possible.
Our dedication is to educate and guide students in making positive choices, helping them to grow into responsible citizens and active community members.
SROs, typically with the Maricopa Police Department, deter crime, provide on-campus security, teach Law-Related Education (LRE), and foster trust between students and police.
Key benefits of the MUSD SRO program include:
ยท Enhanced Security: SROs at every secondary school and new School Safety Officers (SSOs) at elementary schools provide an immediate,...
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