SNYDER ANNOUNCES SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER FUNDS FOR CLINTON WASHINGTON, D.C.-United States Representative Vic Snyder
(AR-02) announced today that the United States Department of Justice's Office
of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) has awarded $73,572 under the
COPS in Schools Program to the Clinton Police Department.
The funds will be used to hire an additional full-time officer, known as a
School Resource Officer, to perform a variety of functions within the Clinton
public school system.
"I'm pleased to see Clinton receive funds to hire a School Resource Officer,"
Congressman Snyder said. "Their presence in schools makes a difference in the
lives of students, not just in that they provide enhanced safety, but also as
hands-on mentors for our youth."
Grants are awarded to provide for a designated portion of the salary and
benefits of each new officer over three years.
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