Frisco ISD: Security upgraded at elementary schools

FRISCO, Texas — Frisco Independent School District and the Frisco Police Department launched a brand new program this faculty 12 months to extend police presence at elementary schools. 

Every highschool and center faculty has a devoted faculty useful resource officer, however that is not the case at elementary schools. Traditionally, an SRO from a center faculty would even be liable for 2-3 elementary schools.

The district is now hiring three new SROs to solely patrol elementary schools. Administrators hope finally to proceed increasing this system.

Officer William Lo is a faculty useful resource officer answerable for elementary schools. WFAA spent the day with him at Boals Elementary.

His Monday began within the classroom, studying to college students. 

Then, one pupil requested in regards to the pepper spray and handcuffs on his belt. 

“It’s just an option in our belt, right?” Officer Lo defined. 

“Just because I have it, doesn’t mean I use it. Like your pencil box. You have your glue stick your pencil your markers. It’s like my toolbox.”

Then, Officer Lo went to the playground the place he facilitated freeze tag and ‘Red Light, Green Light,’ adopted by rock paper scissors at lunch. 

“The students… see a side of policing that normally they’re not used to,” Officer Lo mentioned, explaining why he enjoys socializing with the children. 

“Getting to jump into music class, or doing art projects, or getting to read with them or to them.”

As a lot enjoyable as he has along with his small buddies, Officer Lo additionally is aware of he carries a giant duty.

With Uvalde prime of thoughts for therefore many households, he reassured, he’ll by no means wait to neutralize a risk. 

“We won’t hesitate to make sure that they go home,” he mentioned. 

Boals principal Christina Baren mentioned the elevated SRO presence gives a sure peace of thoughts.  

“Having one close by, on campus, or a phone call away, it’s good to know they’re available and ready to support any way they can,” she mentioned.

She smiled reflecting on how a lot Officer Lo enjoys music and artwork class with the children.

“He wants to be a friend, here’s there to help support.”