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Goose Creek approves 0.333 SRO at Stratford High, county to cover 75% of cost
Summary
The council approved participation in a 0.333 school resource officer position at Stratford High School; Berkeley County will fund 75% of salary and benefits and the city will initially cover vehicle and upfront costs to be reimbursed over five years.
Council approved the Berkeley County School District's request for a one‑third school resource officer (SRO) at Stratford High School, with the district agreeing to pay 75% of the officer's salary and benefits.
Councilmember Mrs. Ziegler said the car for the officer would be an upfront city cost but reimbursed at 75% over five years. Mayor Aviv described the SRO partnership as an easy decision that provides value to both the city and the county.
The council voted in favor of authorizing the city to participate in the arrangement; no additional details about start date or officer assignment were specified in the meeting record.
