Briefly describe the structure of your program. Officers represent the Akron Police Department and the law enforcement profession to students and staff in a positive manner to promote mutual respect.
Officers assist in establishing and maintaining the security of the physical plant.
They also assist in the prevention and investigation of criminal activities in areas under school jurisdiction. It was started as a response to requests from teachers to provide safe working conditions in the schools. The program has been very effective, expanding in 1993 to all eight high schools, nine middle schools and continues to present. Feedback from teachers, students and administrators are used to evaluate the program. Funding for the program was paid by the Akron Board of Education through the general fund.