School Resources
Our School Resources Division builds safe and positive learning environments.
Since 1993, our School Resource Officers (SROs) have been important members of the Orange County Schools community. These specially trained deputies serve in every school across the Orange County School System, fostering positive relationships between law enforcement and students in our community.
Our SROs serve as:
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Trusted mentors and counselors
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School safety and security
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Educational resources
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D.A.R.E. program instructors
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Community liaisons
Where You'll Find Us
We maintain a presence in:
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7 elementary schools: (Central Elementary, Efland-Cheeks Global Elementary, Grady A. Brown Elementary, Hillsborough Elementary, New Hope Elementary, Pathways Elementary, and River Park Elementary)
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3 middle schools: (A. L. Stanback Middle, Gravelly Hill Middle, and Orange Middle)
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2 high schools: (Cedar Ridge High and Orange High)
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1 charter school: (Eno River Academy)
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1 public school of choice: (Partnership Academy)
More Than Security
Our SROs are carefully selected and specially trained law enforcement officers who do more than protect; they connect. Through classroom engagement, counseling, and community outreach, these deputies help create an environment where students can focus on learning and growing.
Resources for Parents & Students
MENTAL HEALTH
Mental Health resources for students of all ages:
Cardinal Innovations Healthcare
Freedom House Recovery Center
SEE SOMETHING,
SAY SOMETHING
The See Something, Say Something Anonymous Reporting System allows you to submit secure, anonymous safety concerns to get help for someone who may hurt themselves or others in our schools.
RUNAWAYS
If your child runs away from home:
Contact law enforcement immediately to file a report.
Think about where they may have gone and why they decided to run.
Contact friends, family, the school, and neighbors to see if anyone has heard from the youth recently.
CYBER SAFETY
Online child sexual exploitation
and abuse is a crime targeting the most vulnerable people in our community - our kids.
It includes a broad range of criminal acts involving exploiting minors for sexual gratification or other
personal or financial gain.
Major
Joshwood
Major Josh Wood (pictured to the left) leads the School Resources Division. Contact him with any questions:
Email: jwood@orangecountync.gov
Phone: (919) 245-2927
Captain
andrÉrichmond
Captain André Richmond manages the day-to-day of the School Resources Division. Contact him with any questions:
Email: arichmond@orangecountync.gov
Phone: (919) 245-2900