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Sheriff's deputies now serve as school resource officers
What happened
On September 14, 2026 the board approved a school resource officer contract with the Lincoln County Sheriff; two deputies split time between Richfield and Dietrich schools, at no cost to the district for now.
Why it matters to families
Having officers at school changes how safety issues and some discipline are handled.
The evidence
September 14, 2026 minutes approve the SRO contract and note Deputy Torres and Deputy Camacho split time between Richfield and Dietrich.
The source
September 14, 2026 board minutesSee the full record for Richfield School District #316.
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