Douglas County outlines SRO program and school therapy-dog pilot in Highlands Ranch
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office officials briefed the Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District board on the school resource officer program, saying 43 commissioned SROs serve 57 schools under the NASRO model and highlighting a therapy-dog pilot with Guster that staff said supports student wellbeing; expansion would require funding and logistics.
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Douglas County Sheriff’s Office officials updated the Highlands Ranch Metropolitan District board on Jan. 27 about the department’s School Resource Officer (SRO) program and a therapy-dog pilot in local schools. Division Chief Michael McIntosh and Commander Derek Castellano said the SRO unit includes 43 commissioned officers serving 57 schools and follows the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) model, which combines law enforcement, education, counseling and mentorship.
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