CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. – UPDATE
The Christiansburg Town Council has decided to table a vote on school resource officers in Christiansburg schools.
The council did not favor the current contract up for discussion at Tuesday evening’s meeting, which is with the Sheriff of Montgomery County.
There is another work session scheduled for July 6 at 5:30 p.m.
ORIGINAL STORY
Christiansburg Town Council is set to come to an agreement on SROs in Christiansburg schools.
Council voted in January to suspend funding for SROs within town limits.
Christiansburg funded SROs in three Christiansburg schools. They say they want Montgomery County to work to fund and staff the program.
The agreement council is looking at on Tuesday night details both the sheriff’s department and Christiansburg Police Department’s responsibilities if they split the role.
This agreement will need to be approved by both council and the board of supervisors.
