Agreement could be underway as Akron Schools brace for no school resource officers

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) – Akron Public Schools and the city of Akron have yet to formalize a school resource officer agreement in time for the start of the school year.

Reverend Gregory Harrison told 19 News he believes an agreement may be reached soon.

For months, both parties have held talks over a new agreement that would continue to bring Akron Police officers to middle schools and high schools across the city. In last Monday’s Board of Education meeting, Mayor Shammas Malik urged the board to come to an agreement…

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