County Commission to seek state funding for more school resource officers, counselors

Commissioners approve five additions to legislative agenda

By Omer Yusuf, Daily Memphian Updated: December 04, 2018 4:10 PM CT | Published: December 04, 2018 1:37 PM CT

The Shelby County Commission approved adding five items to its legislative agenda Monday night – including a request the state fund more school resource officers, social workers and counselors in local schools.

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Omer Yusuf

Omer Yusuf covers Bartlett and North Memphis neighborhoods for The Daily Memphian. He also analyzes COVID-19 data each week. Omer is a former Jackson Sun reporter and University of Memphis graduate.

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County Commission to seek state funding for more school resource officers, counselors

Commissioners approve five additions to legislative agenda

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Omer Yusuf

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