School resource officer agreements with EVSC and Catholic Diocese
Summary
The board approved two agreements putting police presence in local schools — one with EVSC using regular officers, and a new one with the Catholic Diocese using a sworn officer (likely a retiree) outside the police union contract, 28 hours a week during the school year.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
The Diocese officer's salary is negotiated separately and won't draw full police benefits, keeping costs down for the city.
Students at EVSC and Catholic Diocese schools get added safety coverage.
Mentions & discussions (3)
VCBOH - Jul 24, 2026
The Board of Health was scheduled to take up a new partnership with the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation. Such partnerships typically connect public health services with local schools, though details were not available.
Board of County Commissioners & Drainage Board - Jul 14, 2026
The board was scheduled to consider a memorandum of understanding with the Evansville school corporation for school resource deputies. The agreement would shape how sheriff's deputies are assigned to schools.
Board Of Public Safety - Jul 8, 2026
The board approved two agreements putting police presence in local schools — one with EVSC using regular officers, and a new one with the Catholic Diocese using a sworn officer (likely a retiree) outside the police union contract, 28 hours a week during the school year.
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