Reeltown schools to hire full-time police officer

The full-time school resource officer will patrol both the new Reeltown Elementary School and Reeltown High School.

Tallapoosa County Schools is strengthening security at all campuses going into the new school year. 

The board of education has agreed to hire a full-time school resource officer, that will patrol both Reeltown Elementary School and Reeltown High School. The position is funded through a partnership between the Tallapoosa County Commission and area law enforcement.  

William Marlow is a multimedia reporter for Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. To reach William, email william.marlow@alexcityoutlook.com.