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Gilroy renews memorandum with school district to fund two school resource officers for 2025–26
Summary
The council authorized renewal of the MOU with Gilroy Unified School District to fund two school resource officers (SROs) for 2025–26; total program cost is $600,037, with the city responsible for roughly half (~$300,018). A district survey showed about 90.6% support for SRO presence on campuses.
The Gilroy City Council unanimously authorized staff to execute a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Gilroy Unified School District to provide two school resource officers for the 2025–26 school year. The council vote was 7–0.
Captain Juan Rocha of the Gilroy Police Department presented program statistics and the MOU terms. The city’s two SROs support campus safety, restorative practices, referrals to mental‑health and behavioral services, and collaboration with school staff. The SRO program in Gilroy dates to 1985 and the current officers have served in the…
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