School Resource Officers Return to Charlottesville

Charlottesville City Schools is reviving its school resource officer program for the 2026-2027 school year, bringing in two new officers—Arron Arreguin at the high school and Tyree Kirby at the middle school—both from the local police department. Arreguin, a 2016 recruit, aims to foster positive student-law enforcement relationships, while Kirby, a former life coach and school coach, prioritizes youth well-being. Though some community advocates still oppose police in schools, they recognize the officers’ sincerity. The program was paused in 2020 but restarted after 2024 discussions, with the School Board’s vote met by concerns over transparency. Despite the controversy, hiring is underway, and the officers will begin in the fall of 2026. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f5ef8294cc3d4d16