School Resource Officers

  • A partnership between the Norman Public School District and the City of Norman is focused on enhancing safety and security for students and staff through a School Resource Officer program, which was approved in 2014 by voters.

    School Resource Officers are sworn law enforcement officers who are charged with providing safety and security services in schools across the district and also are seen as confidants and mentors that students can turn to in times of need.

    Collaboration with the Norman Police Department provides the district with officers who have participated in enhanced training programs and bring a wealth of experience to their positions. In addition to traditional police training, officers have participated in national workshops for school resource officers and professional development focused on working with students who have special needs.

    The initial five-year agreement calls for a multi-year implementation of the program. When the program is fully implemented, there will be 13 officers dedicated to serving the schools. The district and police department worked together closely to clearly outline roles and responsibilities of each organization to ensure routine discipline issues continue to be addressed by school administrators, rather than by police officers. The groups agree that robust planning sessions and training will help ensure best practices are in place for students’ safety.

SRO Supervisor

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    Lt. Ali Jaffery

    SRO Supervisor

SRO School Assignments

  • Norman North High School

    MPO Christopher Antwine

    Sgt. Shelby Hanna

    Norman High

    MPO Neelon Greenwood

    MPO Harley Rhynes

    Alcott Middle School
    Secondary - Jackson, McKinley, Monroe, Truman Elementary

    Sgt. Heather Glazier

    Irving Middle School
    Secondary - Kennedy, Lincoln, Madison, Reagan, Washington

    Sgt. Joel Formby

    Longfellow Middle School
    Secondary - Eisenhower, Jefferson, Lakeview, Wilson

    Sgt. Mark Knapp

    Whittier Middle School
    Secondary - Adams, Cleveland, Roosevelt, Truman Primary

    Sgt. Bobby Owens

    Dimensions Academy

    Rafael Hernandez, Sheriff's Deputy

    Alternates

    MPO Maxwell Graves
    Secondary - Jackson, McKinley, Monroe, and Truman

    MPO Jamie Crow
    Secondary - Adams, Cleveland, Roosevelt, and Truman Primary

    Officer Rodner Brueggert
    Secondary - Eisenhower, Lakeview, Wilson, and Jefferson