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With the end of summer break coming to an end and schools going back into session, Sheriff Jonathon Horton would like to recognize the School Resource Officers at the Etowah County Sheriff's Office.

The Etowah County Sheriff's Office School Resource Division is staffed by deputies who are assigned full-time to Etowah County Schools. This Division consists of fourteen (14) Deputies one (1) K-9 and one (1) being a supervisor. Deputies in this division are specially trained and equipped to work in a school environment. These deputies receive 144 hours of additional job specific training once they become a School Resource Officers. In addition to the School Resource Officer specific training they also receive an additional 26 hours of continuing education each year to equip them to keep up to date with new trends and laws.

Etowah County is proud for every School Resource Deputy certified to teach Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) in our county schools.

School Resource Officers assist with school traffic, conduct routine safety checks, periodic safety drills, teach classes and intervene and make referrals for at-risk youth and mostly just being a friend or a trusted adult for our children to confide in. 

The Sheriff Horton is proud to have partnerships with the Etowah County Commission, the Etowah County Board of Education and the cities of Rainbow City, Southside, Hokes Bluff, Altoona and a private donor to maintain a safe environment in our schools.

Our School Resource Officers are proud to protect and serve the most valuable asset we have, children!