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Resident urges full‑time School Resource Officer at Lucille Umbarger Middle School
Summary
At the May 28 council meeting, Jeremiah Burkins told the City Council of assaults, threats and ongoing behavioral problems at Lucille Umbarger Middle School and asked the council to support assigning a full‑time School Resource Officer to the school.
Jeremiah Burkins delivered the sole public comment during the May 28 meeting, describing repeated assaults, threats and continuing behavioral issues at Lucille Umbarger Middle School and asking the council for "support for assigning a full‑time School Resource Officer to the middle school." The comment was made during the council's public comment period and was noted for follow‑up by staff.
The request highlights concerns about student safety raised to the council; no formal action or vote on School Resource Officer staffing occurred at the meeting. Council members and staff did not provide an immediate response on whether the school district or the City could fund or assign a full‑time officer, and the issue remains a topic for future discussion or interagency coordination.
