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Latest SRO News

Officer Kim Smith walks down the hallway with students.
Feb 10, 2025

SLK City Spotlight – A Day in the Life of SRO Kim Smith

Spend a day with School Resource Officer Kim Smith and see how she keeps students safe and connected. Watch now!
A police officer stands smiling with four boys, all wearing green "Dragon for Life" shirts. They are outside, with trees and parked cars visible in the background. The group appears happy and is posing for the camera.
Aug 14, 2024

Southlake SROs Receive National Awards from L.E.A.D.

SOUTHLAKE, TX  – Kimberly Smith, school resource officer (SRO) at Southlake Police Department, was awarded “Texas Instructor of the Year” from L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence), a nationwide nonprofit that works with communities to help students understand the dangers of drugs and violence, and Matt Petrie, retired Southlake SRO, was awarded “L.E.A.D.er of…
A man in a blue polo and a woman in a police uniform stand side by side in a library. They are part of a segment called "City Spotlight." Bookshelves and large windows are visible in the background.
Aug 12, 2024

SROs are ready for the First Day of School following NASRO Role Model Agency Award

Mayor Pro Tem Randy Williamson and Chief Casey talk about the “secret sauce” behind the success of Southlake’s SRO division.
Two police officers in uniform stand smiling in front of a blue backdrop with white and red text that reads "NASRO." One officer holds a plaque.
Jul 24, 2024

NASRO Recognizes Southlake Police Department’s SRO Division

The Southlake Police Department's School Resource Officer (SRO) Division has been recognized by the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO).
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Mar 31, 2023

Southlake Police Department Celebrates Sgt. Blas Hernandez

The Southlake Police School Resource Officer Program continues to shine as a world-class SRO Program, locally and nationally. On March 20, 2023, Sgt. Blas Hernandez was recognized as the 2023 L.E.A.D. Instructor of the Year Award. Law Enforcement Against Drugs (L.E.A.D.) is a non-profit organization, supported by dedicated police officers, committed to protecting youth and communities…
A man in a white shirt holding a plaque shakes hands with a police officer in uniform. They are standing outside with an American flag flying in the background. Trees and a vehicle are also visible.
Mar 31, 2023

Southlake Police Department Celebrates Sgt. Blas Hernandez

The Southlake Police School Resource Officer Program continues to shine as a world-class SRO Program, locally and nationally. On March 20, 2023, Sgt. Blas Hernandez was recognized as the 2023 L.E.A.D. Instructor of the Year Award. Law Enforcement Against Drugs (L.E.A.D.) is a non-profit organization, supported by dedicated police officers, committed to protecting youth and communities…
Two men stand outside shaking hands and smiling. One holds a plaque. The man on the left is in a white shirt, and the man on the right is a police officer in uniform. They stand in front of a brick railing with an American flag in the background.
Mar 31, 2023

Southlake Police Department Celebrates Sgt. Blas Hernandez

The Southlake Police School Resource Officer Program continues to shine as a world-class SRO Program, locally and nationally. On March 20, 2023, Sgt. Blas Hernandez was recognized as the 2023 L.E.A.D. Instructor of the Year Award. Law Enforcement Against Drugs (L.E.A.D.) is a non-profit organization, supported by dedicated police officers, committed to protecting youth and communities…
The Southlake Police School resource Officers are shown with two children.
Feb 16, 2023

City Council Approves Ballistic Shields For All SROs

On August 17, 2022, the State of Texas Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office – Criminal Justice Division, announced that it was accepting immediate applications for the Bullet-Resistant Shield Grant Program, FY2023. The Texas Rifle Shield Grant provides up to 50 million dollars in funding to eligible agencies specifically to purchase rifle-rated ballistic shields…
The Southlake Police School resource Officers are shown with two children.
Feb 16, 2023

City Council Approves Ballistic Shields For All SROs

On August 17, 2022, the State of Texas Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office – Criminal Justice Division, announced that it was accepting immediate applications for the Bullet-Resistant Shield Grant Program, FY2023. The Texas Rifle Shield Grant provides up to 50 million dollars in funding to eligible agencies specifically to purchase rifle-rated ballistic shields…
May 20, 2022

Southlake Police Officer Awarded Carroll ISD 2022 SRO of the Year!

Congrats are in order for Southlake Police Officer Anthony Pate who was recently honored as Carroll ISD’s 2022 School Resource Officer (SRO) of the Year.   The School Resource Program is a partnership between the City of Southlake and Carroll ISD that provides enhanced security to schools as well as making an impact using a variety…