However, Hoffman argues that under Florida law it is the schools’ responsibility and not a law enforcement duty. As he is trying to boost deputy pay to entice more recruits into the field, the quarter-million-dollar crossing guard contract stood out as one natural place to cut, especially since the district started its own police force instead of using Sheriff’s Office deputies in schools. Hoffman’s letter listed dozens of services the Sheriff’s Office still provides at no cost to the school district. This includes providing detectives for felony crimes, the bomb squad and K9 unit, use of the forensic drug laboratory, crime scene technicians, 911 dispatch services and multi-agency active shooter training.