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Callahan County approves SRO memorandum with Baird ISD after debate over costs, vehicles and liability
Summary
After a lengthy discussion about vehicle use, costs and liability, the Callahan County Commissioners Court approved a memorandum of understanding with the City of Baird and Baird ISD to assign a school resource officer (SRO). Two commissioners recorded opposition before the motion passed.
The Callahan County Commissioners Court voted to approve a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the City of Baird and Baird Independent School District to place a school resource officer on Baird campuses, a step supporters said would speed responses to campus incidents and provide countywide benefits despite objections about costs and liability.
Supporters framed the MOU as a public-safety measure. Chad, the official who presented the agreement, told commissioners that in a recent incident a student brought a large knife onto campus and that it took about an hour to locate and take the student into custody. "Had we had an SRO, it wouldn't have taken this long to get this kiddo," Chad said, arguing an on-site officer reduces response…
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