SUBJECT:
Title
A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Erie Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with St. Vrain Valley School District RE-1J for the School Resource Officer Program
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DEPARTMENT: Police
PRESENTER: Chief Kimberly A. Stewart
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Approval of the Resolution.
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
The Erie Police Department and the St. Vrain Valley School District have jointly developed a School Resource Officer (SRO) Program to provide a school-based approach to foster a positive relationship between students and police officers and help prevent youth delinquency, alcohol and substance abuse, and gang involvement. Such programs are recognized as being effective in promoting a positive relationship between the police, faculty, students and parents in preventing delinquency and promoting school safety.
The attached 2021-2022 Intergovernmental Agreement outlines the duties and responsibilities of the Police Department and the School District, desired outcomes, and related administrative responsibilities. The Agreement is in principal a continuance of previous year’s agreements and commitment to the SRO Program.
Board Priority(s) Addressed:
ü Engaged and Diverse Community
ü Prosperous Economy
ü Small Town Feel
ü Safe and Healthy Community
ü Effective Governance
ü Fiscally Responsible
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution 21-104
2. Intergovernmental Agreement