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Clarkesville council says school system should fully fund resource officers

City council members say they support having a resource officer at each school but believe the school system, not the city, should staff and pay for the program.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomLast checked September 30, 2026
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Clarkesville City Council discussed School Resource Officer staffing with the Sheriff's Department during a July 7, 2025 work session.

SourcesCity Council Work Session - Jul 7, 2025 - 5:00 PM: MinutesCity Council Work Session - Jul 7, 2025 - 5:00 PM: Agenda PacketCity Council Work Session - Jul 7, 2025 - 5:00 PM: Agenda

Council members said they agree each school should have an assigned resource officer, but said the program should be staffed and funded in full by the school system.

SourcesCity Council Work Session - Jul 7, 2025 - 5:00 PM: MinutesMayor and City Council - Aug 4, 2025 - 6:00 PM: Agenda Packet

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School Resource Officer program funding

Council Members agree that it is important for each school to have an assigned resource officer, however the program should be staffed and funded in full by the school system.

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School Resource Officer staffing with Sheriff's Department

Council Members agree that it is important for each school to have an assigned resource officer, however the program should be staffed and funded in full by the school system.

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