Overview

• Santa Rosa city and school leaders are considering a three-year pilot program to place one police officer at each of the city's five main high schools.
• The proposal comes after a five-year pause of the school resource officer program, initially halted amidst debates over law enforcement in schools.
• Recent violent incidents at Elsie Allen High School, including a classroom stabbing and a gun-related arrest, have reignited safety concerns.
• The school district faces significant financial challenges, including school closures and layoffs, complicating decisions about funding the program.
• If approved, the program would run from July 2025 to July 2028, but funding details remain unresolved as discussions continue.