An Anonymous poster has done some research on the subject of police in our schools. Visit this link to download the detailed budget for support services (the police budget begins on page 157). The total budget for campus security for 2009 was $11,458,886. The proposed 2010 budget 'slashes' that amount to 11,084,805 and reduces the number of positions from 209 down to 203. The 2010 budget includes the same amount for canines and other /extra activities (gang prevention) - $95,998.
We have no issues with security, but wonder if they shouldn't feel the budget pinch at least as much as our teachers. There seems to be room for some sacrifice in this department.
WOOD-SHUFFETT, J M - DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL SAFETY $114,627.65
We sorted our files to reveal the top salaries posted at Georgia Open online for DeKalb school security. The DeKalb police officers will be knocking down our doors to apply for these jobs after they read this. There are many jobs in the $30k range, however, the actual average is $45,437.
We're not certain what campus resource officers do in the summer and during the holiday breaks.
There are 13 people labeled "security officer" making over $70,000 in this department, with the top salary being $92,263.20, Twenty-one people make in the $60s, 49 make in the $50s and 26 in the $40s. The majority - 86 officers - make in the $30s.
Additionally, there are two directors of school safety:
WOOD-SHUFFETT, J M - DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL SAFETY $114,627.65
HANSON,JAMES E - DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL SAFETY $99,840.00
Anonymous shared that the department's total $11.3 million budget for 2010 breaks down like this:
2 Administrators (Directors)
5 Supervisors (1 Lieutenant, 4 Srgnt)
63 School Resource Officers
9 Detectives
4 Civilian (Secretary)
120 Campus Supervisors
Wow, that's a massive number. What metrics are used to measure their performance? 9 detectives? 4 secretaries?
I know for a fact that it is MARTA Police that are dealing with many of the problems with the Dekalb Aleternative School (which is out of control). it is MARTA Police who are picking up so many truant students from that school. The school police are nowhere to be found. 9 detectives? Seriously, what do they do!!!
