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Council backs application for COPS grant to help fund school resource officer
Summary
Chief Sutterby told the council the Police Department may apply for a Community Policing (COPS) hiring grant to partially fund a School Resource Officer for FY2027–FY2029; the Spring Hill School District would contribute part of the salary and the governing body expressed full support to submit the application.
Chief Sutterby told the council the Police Department has an opportunity to apply for a Community Policing (COPS) hiring grant that would help fund a School Resource Officer, with the Spring Hill School District contributing a portion of the salary if the grant is awarded. Following the presentation, the Governing Body expressed full support for submitting the grant application.
Minutes record the discussion as permission to apply rather than a formal appropriation; staff will proceed with the application process and coordinate with the school district on any required financial commitments if the grant is awarded. No formal vote beyond direction to apply is recorded in the minutes.
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