School Resource Officers

The Medford Police Department School Resource Officer (SRO) program was created in 1994 in partnership with Medford School District 549c.  The program started with one part-time officer splitting time between all schools.  Since that time, the SRO program has grown to include five full-time School Resource Officers.
 
The purpose of the program is to increase safety within our school communities and promote a positive environment where education can occur.  School Resource Officers receive specialized training in how to work with juveniles in a school setting and navigate the often-complicated process of law enforcement in a school setting.  The SRO is both a sworn police officer and a school district official.
 
School Resource Officers are assigned to North, Central and South High Schools, as well as McLoughlin, Hedrick and Oakdale Middle Schools.  Each SRO is assigned elementary schools as well, and they handle cases that occur at, or involve students at, other schools located inside the city.
 
All MPD School Resource Officers receive exhaustive training from, and are members of, the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) and the Oregon School Resource Officers Association (OSROA).  One of our officers, Mike Jackson serves on the executive board for OSROA and NASRO. 
 
More than simply a police presence to enforce laws in and around our schools, School Resource Officers do classroom and community presentations on a variety of topics, conduct crisis planning and security drills, assist with risk management and threat assessment, and mentor our kids.  As an integral part of the school culture and community, the SRO is one of the best examples of community-oriented policing you will find.
 
During the summer months, the officers are assigned to assist other units within the police department like patrol, our livability team and the Medford Area Drug and Gang Enforcement Team.
 
Our School Resource Officers are available to speak to parents, concerned citizens and groups concerning a variety of topics affecting youth in our city.  Please feel free to contact them with questions and/or concerns.
 
For non-emergency response, contact dispatch: 541-770-4784         

School Assignments

SRO Arturo Vega: 541-842-3919 | Email
North Medford High School, Central Medford High School, Kennedy Elementary, Abe Lincoln Elementary, Kids Unlimited Academy

SRO Josh Marshall: 541-842-5390 | Email
South Medford High School, Griffin Creek Elementary, Ruch Outdoor Community School, Jacksonville Elementary, and Washington Elementary

SRO Mike Jackson: 541-842-1390 | Email
McLoughlin MiddleSchool, Howard Elementary, Jackson Elementary, Wilson Elementary, Online Academy, Logos Public Charter School

SRO Ian McDonald: 541-842-1274 | Email
Hedrick Middle School, Roosevelt Elementary, Hoover Elementary, Lone Pine Elementary, Orchard Hill Elementary

SRO Dan Ashworth: 541-500-6071 | Email
Oakdale Middle School, Innovation Academy, Orchard Hill Elementary, Oak Grove Elementary and Jefferson Elementary

SRO Supervisor - Sgt. Steve Furst: 541-774-2203, Steve.Furst@cityofmedford.org