Summary
Council approved placing Mesa police officers in local school districts as school resource officers to maintain campus safety.
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Last discussed Jul 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funded through state grant programs supporting school safety.
Students and faculty in Mesa public schools seeking enhanced security.
Critics concerned with officer conduct history and school policing transparency.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Mesa Council approves SROs for 16 schools
The City of Mesa will station school resource officers at 16 Mesa Public Schools campuses despite an MPS Governing Board candidate’s concerns with the contract.
City Council — July 20, 2026
Council approved placing Mesa police officers in local school districts as school resource officers to maintain campus safety.
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