School Resource Officers

In partnership with the Bozeman School District, our department continues to ensure the safety and education of over 5,500 children in our schools. We have two School Resource Officers assigned to these duties full-time, with the funding being shared with the school district. The goals of the School Resource Program are to collaboratively work with educators, students, parents, and the community to provide a safe school environment, and offer law-related educational programs in the schools in an effort to reduce the crime, drug abuse, and violence.

Our department’s role within the school district has evolved dramatically over the past two years, with additional focus on complex case investigations, student risk assessments and school safety plans.  When school is not in session, these officers assist with investigations, update safety assessments and assist with the Junior Police Leadership Academy at the MT Law Enforcement Academy.