More than 70 uniformed Metro police officers and supervisors dedicated to ensuring a safe learning environment are ready to join Nashville’s public middle and high school students when they return to the classroom on Monday.
Of the city’s 15 high schools, 11 will have two officers assigned to each building (Hillwood, Hillsboro, Pearl-Cohn, Overton, Stratford, Maplewood, McGavock, Antioch, Glencliff, Hunters Lane and Whites Creek). Four will have one officer assigned to each building (Hume Fogg, Martin Luther King, Nashville School of the Arts and Antioch 9th Grade Annex).
The city’s 37 middle schools will each have one officer permanently assigned. In addition to responding to any emergencies that might arise, most middle school officers have been cross-trained to teach the GREAT (Gang Resistance Education & Training) and DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) curriculums. Those officers will be spending a good deal of time in the classroom teaching and interacting with students.
“The police department continues to make a significant commitment of resources to the Metro school system to help ensure a stable and productive learning environment,” Chief Ronal Serpas said. “In addition to the officers in school buildings each day, teams of precinct-based Flex officers will, from time to time, conduct truancy sweeps to help persuade students to remain in class and not sneak away from campuses during the school day.”
In addition to police officers, 194 crossing guards and supervisors will be on duty Monday during school arrival and departure times. School crossing guards work to ensure the safety of children at street corners and intersections surrounding 105 Davidson County schools. Motorists are strongly encouraged to watch for and obey the 15 mph speed limit in school zones.
“Police officers throughout the city will be keeping a close eye on school zones beginning Monday morning,” Chief Serpas said. “The safety of Nashville’s school children requires that everyone slow down and watch for children walking in neighborhoods and school areas.”
*Applications are always being accepted from persons interested in being a school crossing guard. The pay is $9.41 per hour. Benefits include great working hours, furnished uniforms & equipment, holiday pay and a bonus for those guards who complete the school year. Persons must be at least 21 years of age to apply. Those interested in employment as a school crossing guard are encouraged to contact 862-7752 for application information.
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