City Council

12. SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER AGREEMENT Request the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2023-13 authorizing the Chief of Police to execute, on behalf of the City, a School Resource Officer (“SRO”) Agreement with the Escondido Union School District. The SRO program allows local schools, the Escondido Police Department, and the community to provide a safe learning environment for students and school staff. The SRO Agreement states that the City will provide one uniformed, regularly appointed, full-time peace officer for the Escondido Union School Districts at a cost of $160,000 for the 2023-2024 school year, which will be reimbursed by the school district. Staff Recommendation: Approval (Police Department: Edward Varso, Chief of Police) Presenter: Edward Varso, Chief of Police a) Ordinance No. 2023-13 (First Reading and Introduction) 7