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Hailey Police introduce two new school resource officers for district campuses
Summary
Hailey Police presented new school resource officers assigned across district campuses; trustees heard summary of hires, bilingual capability for one SRO and plans for NASRO training.
HAILEY, Idaho — Hailey Police on Oct. 14 introduced two officers who will serve as school resource officers (SROs) at district campuses, and Hailey Police leadership described internal staffing moves that filled SRO vacancies.
Steve England of the Hailey Police Department said Sgt. Gavin Wrigley and Officer Kylie Jones will take on SRO duties at different district campuses: Wrigley will work primarily at the high school, community campus and Silver Creek School while Jones will serve at the middle school and Hailey Elementary. England said both officers were willing to shift from patrol assignments to SRO work for the quality-of-life scheduling benefits and to meet the department’s need for consistent, trained SRO coverage.
England and officers said Wrigley is bilingual in Spanish, which the department said would be helpful when working with Spanish-speaking students and families. The department expects both officers to complete National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) training when scheduling allows and said they have been receiving on-the-job orientation from department staff and the chief.
Trustees asked about training and whether NASRO training had already been completed; Hailey Police said the officers have received district-specific safety orientation and will attend NASRO courses as they become available, including online and conference options. Trustees expressed appreciation for the bilingual capability and for the department’s focus on matching officers to campus needs.
Why this matters
SRO assignments affect daily interactions between law enforcement, students and school staff; trustees heard that the new assignments prioritize continuity, bilingual capability and planned professional training.
Next steps
Hailey Police will continue in-service orientation and schedule NASRO training for the officers; the district and police department will coordinate on any campus-specific safety drills or procedures.
