School Resource Officers

The Anchorage Police Department views the School Resource Officer Unit as an opportunity to continue the strong partnership with the Anchorage School District and to provide a safe working and learning environment for teachers, support staff, administrators, and students. School Resource Officers will attempt to reduce juvenile crime through law enforcement, education, and prevention programs. School Resource Officers will work with students to build trust and break down barriers.

The Anchorage Police Department views the School Resource Officer Unit as an opportunity to continue the strong partnership with the Anchorage School District and to provide a safe working and learning environment for teachers, support staff, administrators, and students. School Resource Officers will attempt to reduce juvenile crime through law enforcement, education, and prevention programs. School Resource Officers will work with students to build trust and break down barriers. Goals This unit reflects a nationally accepted program that places law enforcement officers within local schools. The unit was designed to develop partnerships between law enforcement and the school community. The aim is to provide a positive law enforcement influence that concentrates on safety and security; encourages relationships between officers, school administrators, teachers, and students; and fosters education. To be a visible, active law enforcement figure on campus who is an immediate first responder, dealing with any law-related issues. To be a classroom resource for instruction in the following areas: law-related education, violence diffusion, safety programs, alcohol and drug prevention, crime prevention, and other areas. To be a member of the faculty and administrative team working hand in hand to solve problems in the school community. To be a resource for the students enabling them to be associated with a positive law enforcement figure in the student’s environment. To be a resource to teachers, parents, and students for law-related concerns and questions. Unit leadership Lt Marc Patzke Sgt James Dokken Bartlett High School Ofc Ben Nielsen - SR16 Ofc Briehton Stuart - SR9 Elementary/Alternative Schools assigned: Anchorage STrEaM Academy, Aurora, Baxter, Begich Middle School, Benny Benson, Chester Valley, Creekside Park, Highland Academy, Muldoon, Orion, Ptarmigan, Scenic Park, Susitna, Wonder Park 2026 - 2027 School Year Intro Video: Chugiak High School & Eagle river High school Ofc Matt Fraize - SR4 Middle/Elementary/Alternative Schools assigned: Mirror Lake Middle, Gruening Middle, Alpenglow, Birchwood ABC, Chugiak, Eagle River, Fire Lake, Homestead, Ravenwood, Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Eagle Academy Charter 2026 - 2027 School Year Intro Video: Dimond High School Ofc Rich Sargent - SR8 Middle/Elementary/Alternative Schools: Mears Middle, Bayshore, Campbell, Chinook, Gladys Wood, Kincaid, Northwood, Sand Lake, Willow Crest 2026 - 2027 School Year Intro Video: East High School Ofc Greg Beatty - SR7 Ofc Edgar Cintron - SR6 Middle/Elementary/Alternative Schools assigned: ACT, Airport Heights, Clark Middle, College Gate, Crossroads, King Tech, Lake Otis, Mt. View, Rogers Park, Russian Jack, Tudor, Tyson, Wendler Middle, Whaley, Williwaw, Winterberry Charter 2026 - 2027 School Year Intro Video: Service High School Ofc Trevor Mumma Ofc Trevor Mumma Middle/Elementary/Alternative Schools assigned: Hanshew Middle, Family Partnership Charter, Frontier Charter, Kasuun, Northern Lights ABC, Polaris K-12, Rilke Schule Charter, SAVE, Spring Hill, Taku, Trailside 2026 - 2027 School Year Intro Video: South High School Ofc Jon Gallen - SR5 Middle/Elementary/Alternative Schools: Goldenview Middle, Bear Valley, Bowman, Girdwood, Huffman, Klatt, Ocean View, O’Malley, Rabbit Creek West High School Ofc Christopher Alexander - SR10 Ofc Ben Yoon - SR1 Middle/Elementary/Alternative Schools: Alaska Native Charter, Central Middle, Romig Middle, Aquarian Charter, AVAIL, Chugach Optional, Denali, Fairview, Government Hill, Inlet View, North Star, Stellar, Step Up, Turnagain 2026 - 2027 School Year Intro Video: Contact an Officer Bartlett - 742-1990 Chugiak - 742-3219 Dimond - 742-7011 Eagle River - 742-2741 East - 742-2193 Service - 742-6695 South - 742-6291 West - 742-2608 APD SRO Unit - 742-4313 ASD Website: www.asdk12.org