Airway Heights council approves YES officer

AIRWAY HEIGHTS – During an Oct. 18 City Council meeting, Police Chief Brad Richmond told members that a cooperative agreement between the Cheney School District and is department had been reached about the implementation of a Youth Engagement Specialist, commonly referred to as a YES officer.

Richmond said the Cheney School District has agreed to fund $70,000 of the annual cost to cover part of the salary, vehicle and technology costs. The department will use other available funds to cover the remaining balance because the total expected cost is closer to $105,000 per year.

The council agreed...