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Lancaster approves school resource officer contract with Westside Union School District; public raises safeguards concerns
Summary
City council unanimously approved a contract to place school resource officers with the Westside Union School District. Public comment stressed the need for safeguards, oversight and clear limits after a sheriff‑related misconduct history was referenced.
Lancaster City Council unanimously approved a contract to provide school resource officer (SRO) services to the Westside Union School District following a staff presentation describing the program’s duties.
City staff described SROs as law‑enforcement officers who “work in partnership with the schools and community based organizations to maintain a positive…
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