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Fortuna school resource officer funding

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Last discussed Jul 7, 2026.

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OpposedKelsey ReedyJul 7, 2026

A juvenile justice commissioner urged the board not to fund the SRO for three years, citing research linking SROs to higher arrest rates and the disproportionate detention of Native youth.

Board of Supervisors — July 7, 2026 · 1:09:09 →
SupportiveMatt EberhartJul 7, 2026

First spoke as a Fortuna parent supporting the SRO, then returned as police chief, detailing the position's coverage of 15 schools and thousands of students and the department's commitment despite being down five officers.

Board of Supervisors — July 7, 2026 · 1:15:38 →