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E-11
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VIA: SERGIO GONZALEZ, CITY MANAGER
FROM: ROCKY WENRICK, INTERIM CHIEF OF POLICE
DATE: SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
SUBJECT: APPROVE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY OF AZUSA AND
AZUSA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS
BACKGROUND:
The Azusa Police Department has been providing School Resource Officer (SRO) services to the Azusa
Unified School District under such an agreement since 1987. The SRO is responsible for maintaining a
police presence on campus, implementing an effective communication network to respond to
emergencies, assisting in the enforcement of school rules and conducting criminal investigations. The
Azusa Police Department will provide SRO services to Azusa High School and Sierra High School.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council take the following action(s):
1)Authorize the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement in a form acceptable
to the City Attorney, on behalf of the City.
ANALYSIS:
The School Resource Officers would work under the direction and supervision of the Operations
Division of the Azusa Police Department, in cooperation with the Azusa and Sierra High School
principals. SRO services will include two full time Azusa Police Officers assigned to the campuses for
the 2022-2023 school year. The Azusa Unified School District agrees to pay 50% of the Full Time
Officers salary while assigned to the School District. The other 50% is already covered by the City’s
General Fund.
APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
9/19/2022
2022 School Resource Officer
September 19, 2022
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds for the City’s share of the assigned Officers FTE are included in the FY2022-23 approved budget
under General Fund Public Safety account # 1020310000 and this agreement will not result in any
additional impact to the City’s budget. The City will receive up to $103,000 in payments from the
AUSD.
Prepared by: Fiscal Review By:
Rocky Wenrick Talika M. Johnson
Interim Chief of Police Director of Administrative Services
Reviewed and Approved:
Sergio Gonzalez
Manager
Attachment:
1) Agreement between Azusa Unified School District and the Azusa Police Department.
Attachment 1