Meet the Officers in Our Schools

Derby Public Schools partners with local law enforcement to ensure student safety. The Derby Police Department provides School Resource Officers (SROs) for schools in the City of Derby's jurisdiction, along with two Adopt-a-School Officers. These officers are the first line of defense and also provide classroom instruction on safety-related topics. For Cooper Elementary, Oaklawn Elementary and Wineteer Elementary, the Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office serves these schools, with a new SRO approved for the 2025-2026 school year. Officers collaborate with the district’s Safety and Security Officer to create and implement comprehensive safety plans.