Ensuring the safety of our schools

‌ Mission

The Anchorage Police Department views the School Resource Officer Program as an opportunity to continue the strong partnership with the Anchorage School District and to provide a safe working and learning environment for teachers, support staff, administrators, and students.

 

School Resource Officers will attempt to reduce juvenile crime through law enforcement, education, and prevention programs. School Resource Officers will work with students to build trust and break down barriers.

 

About the program

The School Resource Officer program is a nationally accepted program that places law enforcement officers within local schools. The program was designed to develop partnerships between law enforcement and the school community.

The aim is to provide a positive law enforcement influence that concentrates on safety and security, encourages relationships between officers, school administrators, teachers and students, and fosters education.

 

Goals

• To enhance safety in and around schools in the Anchorage School District through the development and implementation of safety measures and programs.

• To enhance the learning environment for students within the Anchorage School District through anti-bullying programs and other measures.

• To provide a high level of police service to the Anchorage School District and neighborhoods surrounding schools.

• To reduce juvenile crime in the community.

• To increase school attendance through an aggressive truancy program.

• To build trust and a positive relationship with students as well as provide students counseling and advice on potential problems involving police.

 

Officer school assignments