LPS is adding another school resource officer with the opening of the new Northwest High School next week. There will now be 13 SRO’s working at the district’s middle and high schools.
The district’s interlocal agreement with the City of Lincoln will pay $602, 595 for the resource officers, a 4.95 percent increase from last year. A threat assessment officer will also be added and will be assigned to the district.
The officers help with the education of students, assist staff and facilitate communication between LPS and LPD. SROs take appropriate law enforcement action when situations arise requiring the exercise of police authority.
The Board will hold a second reading and vote to approve the agreement at the next meeting.