DENVER (KDVR) — On Wednesday morning, Jeffco Public Schools and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office released a joint statement addressing the community's questions about the School Resource Officer program.

“Our commitment to safety and security in Jeffco schools is unwavering,” Superintendent Tracy Dorland said in a press release. “Jeffco Public Schools does not employ SROs. Instead, through intergovernmental agreements, our local law enforcement partners, like JCSO, provide SROs to serve in our schools and our district now pays for half of this cost. We are proud of our strong partnership with law enforcement, including our shared commitment to a robust SRO program that supports our students and staff."

The school district and sheriff's office explained how the staffing of SROs works

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