School Resource Officers
SRO Corner
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department is dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of our school campuses. We believe fostering a safe and nurturing environment is essential for our children to learn, develop, and thrive. In alignment with this principle, we established our School Resource Officer (SRO) Unit in 2015, which has since evolved into a robust section comprising 23 SROs, 2 sergeants, a public safety specialist, and a lieutenant.
Sheriff Nanos strongly supports the SRO program, recognizing its critical role in enhancing safety while building strong community connections. School Resource Officers are assigned primarily to middle and high schools, with secondary responsibilities in elementary schools. These officers are meticulously selected and trained across various disciplines to develop their expertise on our campuses.
The mission of an SRO goes beyond traditional law enforcement. They engage with students as mentors and role models through sports, board games, and sharing meals. This interaction helps to establish trust and rapport, creating a positive environment where students feel comfortable reaching out for support. Sheriff Nanos emphasizes the importance of these relationships, reinforcing SROs as trusted adults within the school community.
In addition to mentoring, our SROs serve as valuable resources for parents and school partners. They carry out necessary law enforcement duties and provide training and age-appropriate classroom presentations upon request. This multifaceted approach allows SROs to engage with the community meaningfully.
Investing in the School Resource Officer program reflects our department's commitment to the safety and well-being of our students. Sheriff Nanos believes that the positive influence SROs have in schools not only enhances campus security but also strengthens the relationship between law enforcement and the communities we serve. The benefits of this program far outweigh the investment, making our schools safer and our communities closer.
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Deputy George Asalele (PCSD proud since 2007) School Assigned: Orange Grove Middle School |
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Deputy Nathaniel Barney (PCSD proud since 2023) School Assigned: Tortolita Middle School |
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Deputy Rodney Calkins (PCSD proud since 2002) School Assigned: Valencia Middle School |
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Deputy George Dinniman (PCSD proud since 2015) School Assigned: Tanque Verde High School |
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Deputy Elliott Lyle (PCSD proud since 2001) School Assigned: Cross Middle School |
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Deputy Stefan Foushi (PCSD proud since 2017) School Assigned: Catalina Foothills High School |
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Deputy Nathan Meeboer (PCSD proud since 2015) School Assigned: Sabino High School |
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Deputy Cassandra Mendoza (PCSD proud since 2023) School Assigned: Lawrence 3-8 School |
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Deputy Stanley Odell (PCSD proud since 2010) School Assigned: Corona Foothills Middle School |
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Deputy Jonathan Palmer (PCSD proud since 2015) School Assigned: Mountain View High School |
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Deputy Hector Palomino (PCSD proud since 2003) School Assigned: Gallego Intermediate School |
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Deputy Nicholas Phaneuf (PCSD proud since 2000) School Assigned: Flowing Wells Junior High School |
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Deputy Gabriella Rivas (PCSD proud since 2007) School Assigned: La Cima Middle School |
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Deputy Jose Robinson (PCSD proud since 2012) School Assigned: Pistor Middle School |
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Deputy Lauren Saline (PCSD proud since 2010) School Assigned: Emily Gray Junior High School |
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Deputy Kurt Schumacher (PCSD proud since 2013) School Assigned: Esperero Canyon Middle School |
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Deputy Noah Sim (PCSD proud since 2023) School Assigned: Continental K-8 School |
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Deputy George Verdugo (PCSD proud since 1989) School Assigned: Coronado K-8 |
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Deputy Rebecca Allen (PCSD proud since 2018) School Assigned: Old Vail Middle School |
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Deputy Sean Berube (PCSD proud since 2016) School Assigned: Saguaro Creek K-8 |
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Deputy Manuel Ruiz Torres (PCSD proud since 2020) School Assigned: Cienega High School |
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Deputy Brian Robeson (PCSD proud since 2019) School Assigned: Robins K-8 |
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Public Safety Specialist Yesenia Fimbres (PCSD proud since 2021) |
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Sergeant Erin Lindenau (PCSD proud since 2007) |
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Sergeant Jessina Janes (PCSD proud since 2011) |
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Lieutenant Tiffany Hogate (PCSD proud since 1999)
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