One school resource officer starting tomorrow; two more in academy for next school year

The police department reported progress in filling school resource officer positions: one officer starts field training tomorrow and two more officers are in the police academy, with expected field‑training completion next spring. The development matters because the SRO program affects school safety planning and availability of on‑campus officers for next school year. Staff said the department has three positions to fill; one newly hired officer begins tomorrow and will enter field training, while two others are currently in academy training and are expected to complete field training in April–May next year. Staff estimated the academy graduates will be available for school assignments during the following school year and noted some limited SRO coverage may be possible sooner depending on field training schedules. No formal policy changes were proposed; the report was informational and staff will update the subcommittee as hires move into regular duty.