School Resource Officer Program (SRO)

The School Resource Officer program is a cooperative agreement between the Westerville City School District, the City of Westerville, Genoa Township and Minerva Park Police. This program assigns a Police Officer to each high school and middle school.

In addition to their law enforcement duties the School Resource Officer provides mentoring to students, interaction with faculty and participation in the classroom as guest speakers. The addition of the School Resource Officers has not only provided a safe school environment, but also enhances a positive relationship between students and the police. Below is a listing of School Resource Officers and their assignments.

HIGH SCHOOLS

• Officer Joey Graham, Central High School
• Officer Adam Dross, North High School
• Officer Keith Jackson, South High School

MIDDLE SCHOOLS

• Officer Jeff Dixon, Blendon Middle School
• Officer Jason Berner, Genoa Middle School
• Officer Chad Campese, Heritage Middle School
• Officer Sean Corley, Minerva Park Middle School
• Officer Scott Kirpan, Walnut Springs Middle School

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

• Officer Ryan Schleve, Neighborhood SRO for the nine elementaries within Westerville City proper
• Officer Cordell Cardi, Huber Ridge Elementary & Wilder Elementary