School Resource Officer

About the School Resource Officer

The School Resource Officer for the Anchor Bay School District protects and serves the school community, deters crime, and builds positive relationships with students. The safety of the schools and the children who attend them is a priority for the department, and the officer is a familiar face in the buildings throughout the school year.

During the day the School Resource Officer monitors hallways, checks the security of exterior doors, visits classes, monitors the cafeteria during lunch, assists with drills, and follows up on school-related incidents at the request of school staff. The officer also monitors school parking lots during student drop-off and pickup.

At the elementary schools the primary role is education, mentorship, officer presence and familiarity. Young students who get to know an officer by name start their relationship with police on a positive footing.

What the School Resource Officer Does

• Monitors hallways and checks the security of exterior doors
• Visits classes and builds familiarity with students and staff
• Monitors the cafeteria during lunchtime
• Assists with safety and emergency drills
• Follows up on school-related incidents at the request of school staff
• Monitors school parking lots during student drop-off and pickup
• Provides education, mentorship and officer presence at the elementary schools