Category Archives: School Resource Officers

Class is in Session: Thanking Our School Resource Officers

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Fairfax County, VA – Today, the Fairfax County Police Department recognizes National School Resource Officer (SRO) Appreciation Day, honoring the officers who dedicate themselves to keeping our schools safe while building meaningful connections with students and educators. Since 1995, School Resource Officers have played a vital role in helping ensure safe learning environments while serving as trusted law enforcement resources

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SRO Arrests Student for Possessing a Firearm at School

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Franconia Police District— A School Resource Officer (SRO) has arrested a 16-year-old student after being found in possession of a firearm on school property. Today, at 10:03 a.m., a student notified the SRO that a peer was in possession of a firearm at Edison High School. The SRO immediately began an investigation and requested additional officers and resources. Officers identified

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MEDIA ADVISORY: Spring Alcohol Awareness Event for High School Students

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Prom and graduation season are quickly approaching, and we want to remind teens about the importance of being responsible at celebrations. We are partnering with Fairfax County Public Schools by hosting our Spring Drug and Alcohol Awareness Program. Juniors and seniors at Langley High School will be given the opportunity to wear physical impairment goggles while being tested on both

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Officers Determine Rumors of Robinson Secondary School Threat are False

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Earlier today, our department became aware of widespread concern regarding a possible school threat involving Robinson Secondary School. Our school resource officers have determined there was no threat made, nor was there any danger to any students. Tuesday evening, a 15-year-old Robinson student took a picture of himself, holding a toy airsoft gun and posted it on social media. No

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Back To School Safety Message from Police Chief Edwin C. Roessler Jr.

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Dear Community Members, In preparation for each new school year, the Fairfax County Police Department in partnership with our great community, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), and the Virginia Department of Transportation, begins a coordinated effort to ensure everyone’s safety.  Our mutual goal has always been and continues to be the safety of our children, pedestrians, and commuters to and

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