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Murfreesboro approves MOUs to apply for $1.05 million in state SRO grant funding for 14 schools

5429319 · July 18, 2025
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Council authorized memorandums of understanding July 17 so the Murfreesboro Police Department can apply for Statewide School Resource Officer grant funds covering up to $75,000 per eligible K–12 school; the department currently staffs SROs in 14 schools for a potential $1,050,000 annual award.

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The Murfreesboro City Council on July 17 approved memorandums of understanding between the city and Murfreesboro City Schools and Rutherford Collegiate Prep to allow the Murfreesboro Police Department to apply for the Statewide School Resource Officer (SRO) Grant.

City staff said the grant provides funding of up to $75,000 per year per qualifying K–12 public or charter school to offset SRO salaries and benefits. Murfreesboro Police…

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