Today there are five SROs, each assigned to one of the high schools and their feeder middle schools.
The SROs positive interaction with the students gives a new perspective on law enforcement providing a positive role models. The SROs assist in maintaining a secure environment enabling the educators to concentrate on teaching, leaving the primary responsibilites of security and safety falling on the shoulders of the Sheriff's Office. In 1988 the Douglas County Sheriff's Office partnered with the School District to create a School Resource Officer Program. Since then, the needs of the commmunity have changed dramatically. Training, continuing education and active particpation in the National Association of School Resource Officers are examples of the Sheriff's committment to this vital community service.