East Fishkill approves 5‑year SRO agreement to provide four school resource officers
August 28, 2026 | East Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York
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The East Fishkill Town Board authorized the supervisor to execute a five‑year agreement with the Wappinger Central School District to provide four school resource officers for the 2026–27 school year.
Town Attorney noted the arrangement is set as a five‑year agreement and stated a figure of $750,000 in relation to the contract terms to ensure the town has protection if staffing or funding changes occur. Chief of Police and board members praised the SRO program's value in schools, describing the officers' training and the program's contribution to school safety and community connections. The board approved the motion by voice vote.
Town Attorney noted the arrangement is set as a five‑year agreement and stated a figure of $750,000 in relation to the contract terms to ensure the town has protection if staffing or funding changes occur. Chief of Police and board members praised the SRO program's value in schools, describing the officers' training and the program's contribution to school safety and community connections. The board approved the motion by voice vote.
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