Date:
October 27, 2026 03
To: Board of Supervisors
Title
Sheriff – Addition of One School Resource Officer in the City of Vista (District: 5)
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Overview
On January 25, 2022 (2), the Board of Supervisors approved the San Diego Sheriff’s Office (Sheriff’s Office) law enforcement services contract with nine incorporated cities in the County for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2027. Of those cities, Vista has requested to add one additional School Resource Officer (SRO) to their contract who will be dedicated to middle schools located within the city. Vista middle schools serve youth populations, with significant numbers of students at risk for early cannabis use, vaping, and substance-related incidents. The dedicated SRO will support equitable access to prevention education, intervention services, and mentoring by working closely with school staff and youth service partners. The SRO’s presence emphasizes early intervention rather than punitive responses, reducing disproportionate impacts on youth from historically marginalized communities within Vista.
This request is to approve and authorize the addition of one SRO to be added to the City of Vista and the purchase of a vehicle for the SRO. Due to the provisions of Government Code Section 51350, a waiver of Board Policy B-29, Fees, Grants, Revenue Contracts – Department Responsibility for Cost Recovery, is also included in today’s request, which requires full cost recovery for fees, grants, and revenue contracts.
Body
Recommendation by Sheriff:
1) Approve and authorize the Sheriff’s Office to add one staff year to support the City of Vista and direct the Department of Human Resources to classify the position at the appropriate level.
2) Establish appropriations of $336,945 in the Sheriff’s Office, Salaries & Benefits ($181,595), Services & Supplies ($60,852), and Capital Assets Equipment ($94,498) for law enforcement services based on unanticipated revenue from the City of Vist...
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