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Commissioners approve school resource officer agreement with Way ISD
Summary
Walker County approved an interlocal agreement with Way Independent School District to provide school resource officers; the district picks up 70% of officer costs and the county retains responsibility for salary, operations and equipment.
At the Aug. 24 meeting the court approved the interlocal agreement between Walker County and Way Independent School District to provide school resource officers (SROs).
Presenter and law-enforcement representatives explained the program’s history in the county, noting the agreement evolved from part-time campus security to full-time certified peace officers after state legislation required certified officers. Speaker 5 said the district funds roughly 70% of each officer’s total cost and the county covers the remainder (salary, operations and equipment). The presenter added that SROs’ primary responsibilities are access control and campus security rather than disciplinary functions.
Commissioners expressed support and noted positive feedback from school administrators; the court moved to approve the agreement as presented and the motion carried.
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