The SRO program provides an increased level of effective interaction
between the Police Department, students, school officials and parents.
This partnership between the Police Department and School System
facilitates the rapid resolution of minor problems before they become
big problems. While the SRO is a fully trained police officer with
arrest authority, the primary focus is working with the school
administration to maintain a safer learning environment.
A typical day for an SRO may include consulting with a principal
about a discipline issue, investigating the circumstances surrounding
some lost property, intervening in a minor conflict between students,
providing advice to a troubled student, and teaching a block of
instruction on law to a class.
For more information about the School Resource Officer Program or to
speak with our school resource officer, call the Bowie Police Department
at (940) 872-2251, the Bowie High School at (940) 872-1154 or by e-mail
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The Police Department's School Resource Officer (SRO) Program began at
the start of the 2002-2003 school year. We received a three year
grant that funds the program with an agreement that funding will
continue after the grant expiration. This program involves
the assignment of a full-time uniformed police officer to the Bowie High
School. This officer is also available to the other school
campuses as needed.
Serving the students and staff
of the Bowie Independent School District is Officer Bob Blackburn.