School Resource Officer Program

Tifton Police Department School Resource Program was formed in 1993 by Chief James Smith. The program began with two school resource officers; Officer Toni Gann at the Tift County High School, and Sergeant Lester Cromer at the Tift County Junior High School. The program currently has four officers. Sgt. Toni Gann, Sgt. Lester Cromer, Officer Torrie Adams, and Officer Greg Daughtrey.

The goals of the School Resource Officers are:
1. To promote good citizenship among students, staff and law enforcement officers.
2. Foster an attitude of respect for the personal property rights of others.
3. Cultivate among students and staff members a sprit of law observance, while safeguarding their moral and physical welfare.
4. Protect the physical property of the Tift County School Board of Education.

The primary responsibilities of the School Resource Officers are:
1. To be an extension of the principal's office or any such duties assigned by the principal or Chief of Police in order to maintain safety and security of the school and campus.
2. To be a classroom source for law education and a resource for students, parents and teachers.
3. On a daily basis, School Resource Officers monitor hallways, restrooms, cafeteria and parking lots.
4. Supervise extracurricular activities and trips of students on school related functions.

The School Resource Officer is not a school disciplinarian, but is first and foremost a law enforcement officer and is to be notified in the event of a state law or city ordinance violation. They may also be notified upon any questions that one might have.