Lynchburg Police Department Crime Prevention Unit

School Resource Officer Program

Lynchburg Virginia's Finest !!

    The School Resource Officer (SRO) program was created as a cooperative effort to enhance the partnership between the Lynchburg Police Department and the Lynchburg City School System.  Two of the five positions are funded by state grants.  SRO's operate under a Memorandum of Understanding that was designed by police and school personnel, along with standard police policy.  The purpose of the program is to have sworn uniformed officer's work full-time in the schools to enforce the law and to assist school administration and teachers.  Also, to build positive relationships between adolescents and the police through communication, education, and safety.

Officer S.G. Witt	Officer P.A. Doss
Heritage High School 582-1147	E.C. Glass High School 522-3712

    SRO's are each assigned to a primary public high school or middle school.  On occasion, an SRO will have to go to other public schools, including elementary schools, to serve in the absence of another SRO.  They are also required to assist with the responsibilities of the Crime Prevention Unit.  Workdays are scheduled to coincide with regular teacher workdays (including city holidays, if applicable) throughout the school calendar year.  Work hours are flexible to accommodate the operating hours of each school, special events, extra curricular activities, and city policy.

     SRO's also serve as liaisons for the Lynchburg Police Department.  They must attend regional and state SRO meetings, teach at SRO schools, and attend School Administration/School Board functions.  Also, all members of the Crime Prevention Unit may be assigned to occasionally attend other community events outside of normal work hours at the request of the Crime Prevention Lieutenant.

Officer M.L. Mayberry	Officer T.D. Wecker / D.A.R.E. Officer
Linkhorne Middle  384-5150	Bedford Hills Elementary 384-2221,  James River Day School 384-7385,  Marvin Bass Elementary 522-3769, Sheffield Elementary 582-1115, Sandusky Elementary 582-1111, Dearington Elementary 522-3757, Heritage Elementary - 582-1130, Linkhorne Elementary 384-6611, Paul Munro Elementary 384-1721,  R.S. Payne Elementary - 522-3762,  Holy Cross - 845-8862,  Perrymont Elementary - 582-1100, &  T.C. Miller Elementary - 522-3717