Every Dalton Public School campus to have full-time School Resource Officer

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Dalton Public Schools and the City of Dalton have announced that for the first time in district history, every Dalton Public Schools campus will have a dedicated full-time School Resource Officer (SRO) assigned throughout the school year.

They say over the past year, the Dalton Police Department successfully expanded its School Resource Officer program to ensure officer coverage across all district campuses.

“Student and staff safety remains our highest priority,” said Dr. Steven Craft, superintendent of Dalton Public Schools. “This milestone represents years of planning, investment, and collaboration. We are grateful to the City of Dalton, the Mayor, City Council, and the Dalton Police Department for their unwavering commitment to protecting our schools and supporting our students.”

They share School Resource Officers play a vital role in school communities by building positive relationships with students, supporting emergency preparedness efforts, and serving as trusted partners in maintaining secure learning environments.

Assistant Chief Jamie Johnson of the Dalton Police Department said the expansion represents a long-standing goal for the department and the community.

“We have always worked toward having an SRO in every school,” Johnson said. “The safety of our children is our number one priority. Having an SRO on campus helps students, staff, parents, and the broader community feel safe. Just as importantly, it gives students the opportunity to interact with law enforcement in a positive way each and every day, helping build relationships that can have a lasting impact.”