California police officer to patrol school district

By Matt Petras

For the MV Independent

One of California’s full-time police officers will patrol the California Area School District for the first semester of the upcoming school year.

Borough council approved the move at Thursday’s meeting after a spirited discussion among council members, district superintendent Michael Sears and residents. This request is in line with previous years, according to Sears. 

However, some members of council expressed skepticism about whether the borough should be supplying the money and resources for a full-time police officer. That’s why the arrangement was approved for just one semester rather than a full year. 

This allows for an examination of the costs, after which council and the school district will negotiate an agreement for the school year. 

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