Officer Rodriguez, the school resource officer at River Springs Middle School, and Kevin Smith, the school resource officer at University High School, introduced themselves and described their roles and experience during a brief presentation.

Officer Rodriguez said he had "been with Orange City a little over 7 years," and described daily duties that include greeting students in the courtyard and patrolling campus with a radio. "I go into the courtyard and I meet my students and staff and ask how their night was, how their weekend was, and just to have a positive start," he said.

Kevin Smith said he has been with the Orange City Police Department since January 2025 and told the audience he has 13 years of previous law enforcement experience, including five years as an SRO. "I've currently been with Orange City Police Department since January 2025, but I also have 13 years of previous law enforcement. 5 of those years also include an SRO," Smith said. He said he is "excited about Orange City Police Department being able to come into the schools and inject a positive law enforcement image, through the SRO position, establishing community relations with the kids."

Both officers emphasized approachability and support for families. Rodriguez said, "I wish the community knew that, you know, underneath the badge and the vest and carrying the gun, that we're all moms, dads, brothers, sisters, and we also have family as well." Smith told attendees he also has a child in Volusia County Schools and said he wants students and staff to know he will "do everything in my power to make sure that their child is safe and have a safe learning environment." The remarks concluded with an exchange of good wishes for the school year; one officer said, "Alright. Have a good school year, and go titans," and the other added, "Have a great school year."

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