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Police hires approved; council discusses SRO contract and sergeant eligibility
Summary
Council voted to remove two officers from probation for permanent appointment, reviewed criteria for awarding an internal sergeant promotion and discussed a proposed three‑year SRO contract with the high school covering salary arrangements and scheduling.
Council reviewed the police report and approved the removal of two probationary patrol officers—Drilon Fazliu and Tyler Martinez—from probation, pending a memorializing resolution. The council president read the chief’s recommendation and members voted to support permanent appointment and prepare a resolution for the minutes.
Council also discussed whether to waive a three‑year service requirement (excluding probation) for a sergeant promotion. Committee members generally favored keeping the requirement because multiple internal candidates already meet the standard. Separately, the council reviewed an intergovernmental agreement with the high school to place a School Resource Officer (SRO) in the high school on a three‑year contract; the school would pay the officer's salary for 10 months each year in year one, and the borough would reconcile year‑to‑year costs under the contract. Council members asked about scheduling (the officer would work regular school‑day shifts and be available for events) and said the borough would finalize hiring once contract details are settled.
The council directed the police committee and administration to prepare the SRO contract language and return with a recommendation on staffing and budget treatment at the next meeting.
