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Newark officials describe renewed school resource officer program, cite more calls and emphasis on prevention
Summary
The Newark Police Department presented an update on the school resource officer (SRO) program at Newark Memorial High School, outlining duties, training, selection and a rise in calls for service to 135 from 82 in the prior year. Officials said the increase reflects proactive reporting and outreach rather than rising crime rates.
Sergeant Shannon Todd of the Newark Police Department presented a year‑long update on the district’s school resource officer program and the department’s decision to re‑staff the high school SRO position.
“I'm a sergeant with the Newark Police Department. I am currently overseeing the school resource officer program,” Sergeant Todd said when she opened the presentation. She told the liaison committee that Officer Brandon McEwen is the current SRO and is attending basic and advanced SRO training.
Todd described the SRO mission as partnering with schools to create a safe learning environment and detailed duties that include…
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