The School Resource Officer (SRO) Program provides full-time, on-site police services to all of the Alachua County Public elementary, middle and high schools within City limits. The Alachua Police  Department currently has five officers assigned to our four public schools.

The SRO assists the school administration in maintaining a safe and secure environment. School Administrators benefit from the SROs training, knowledge and experience in handling situations involving possible weapons violations or in the identification of controlled/dangerous substances. The SRO provides a highly visible presence to deter or identify trespassers on campus. In addition, SROs provide a service to the surrounding community by spearheading community events; such as, Explores program, After School Programs, Back Pack give-a-ways and Shop With-a-Cop.

Questions or concerns regarding the School Resource Officers? Contact Sergeant David Floyd at (386) 462-1396 or by email at dfloyd@alachuapd.org.

School Safety Tips:

Stay Together
Children should travel in groups of two or more.

Know Your Info
Children should know their full name, address, home and parents’ work and cell phone numbers.

Be Aware
Children should be able to identify if a situation is dangerous.

Map It Out
Children should have a clearly defined route home from school and should be able to identify landmarks and safe places that they can go for help.

Use Your Voice
Children should say, “NO” when they feel uncomfortable or scared. Children should be taught to yell or scream when they are in danger.

Check In
Children should call their parents to let them know when they are on their way home or if their plan has changed.