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Putnam Legislature approves two additional school resource officers for Carmel, questions remain on cost sharing
Summary
The legislature approved creating two special resource officer positions for the Carmel Central School District, but legislators pressed for clearer, line-item contracts showing what districts pay for vehicles, supervision and equipment.
The Putnam County Legislature approved two additional special resource officer (SRO) positions for the Carmel Central School District on Aug. 25, 2025, after a discussion about cost allocation and long-term funding. What happened: Captain Sharpelli of the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said the Carmel superintendent and board requested two additional SROs, one for the high school and one for the middle school, and the district has agreed to cover the positions…
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