School Resource Officer

In January 1998, the Police Department placed an officer in a public school on a daily basis. The Police Department to this day, believes that a learning atmosphere wherein students feel safe from harm and are in reality actually safe will foster both an eagerness for learning and a healthy respect for other students.

Two of the objectives of the SRO program are to:

• Increase students understanding of the law and criminal justice system
• Improve adolescent's attitudes and reduce juveniles fear about law enforcement by familiarizing the student body with law enforcement personnel

The Police Department currently has a school resource officer in three Anderson School District 5 Schools and the Anderson County Alternative School. The officers are listed below and can be reached at the following numbers or by email.

• Southwood Middle School
• McCants Middle School
• Hanna Westside Extension Campus
• Alternative School

For more information regarding School Resource Officers please call Support Services at 864-231-1721