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School Resource Officer Removed From Budget

ClintonApr 6, 20261 min read

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The School Resource Officer position was removed from the budget by the Town Council; a public budget hearing is scheduled for April 20, 2026.

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Board of Police Commissioners

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What this means

The Police Department reported that the School Resource Officer position is no longer included in the budget. The crossing guard position also remains vacant. Commissioners discussed traffic concerns on Liberty Street, a requested dead-end sign on Bargate Road, and police technology including Flock cameras and new body cameras.

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The commission unanimously approved the minutes of the March 9, 2026 regular meeting.
The School Resource Officer position was reported as removed from the budget by the Town Council.
The crossing guard position remains vacant.
The Deputy Chief will contact the Public Works director about the requested dead-end road sign on Bargate Road and Liberty Street and whether existing signs need replacement.
The Deputy Chief will contact the State Department of Transportation about the completion date for the Route 145 bridge.
The department plans training for new Axon body cameras, including their multilingual translation feature.

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