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Hobbs commission approves MOU to formalize school resource officer program
Summary
The Hobbs City Commission unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with Hobbs Municipal Schools and the Lee County Sheriff's Office to clarify school resource officer duties, training, and a $30,000 per-year school contribution toward SRO costs.
The Hobbs City Commission on Sept. 15 unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding among Hobbs Municipal Schools, the Hobbs Police Department and the Lee County Sheriff's Office that defines the assignment, responsibilities and training commitments for certified school resource officers.
The MOU "begins by clarifying the mission of certified school resource officers in the municipal schools as promoting a safe learning environment through law enforcement, mentoring, education, relationship building, and collaboration with school staff," Hobbs Police Chief August Fonz said during the presentation.
Why it matters: the agreement spells out that law enforcement will handle criminal…
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