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Police chief seeks board approval for SRO grant amendment that would add $75,000-funded officer

Board of Mayor and Aldermen (work session) · April 10, 2026
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Summary

Chief Jennings reported a grant amendment would add an SRO position fully funded up to $75,000 and increase the contract from $225,000 to $300,000; the board agreed to move the SRO grant amendment to the regular meeting agenda for formal approval.

Police Chief Jennings told the board the department has been offered an amendment to an existing Department of Safety and Homeland Security grant to add a school resource officer (SRO) for an alternative school linked to the city high school. Jennings said the amendment would increase the city's contract from $225,000 to $300,000, with the additional $75,000 covering…

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