The School Resource Officer (SRO) is first and foremost a police officer.  SRO’s have the same authority and responsibilities as any police officer.  The SRO is not a school employee, but they work closely with school staff to resolve problems.  The SRO will respond to any situation at school requiring law enforcement intervention such as fights, thefts, drugs, etc.

The Sheriff’s Office (ECSO) SRO program began in January 1999 and is the result of a partnership between the ECSO and the Eagle County School District (ECSD).  We currently have two certified SROs covering 16 schools in Eagle County.

SRO as Teacher: The SRO will teach classes on law related topics such as drinking and driving, dangers of drug use, constitutional law, etc. The opportunity to teach in classes allows SROs to interact with students in a low stress, non-adversarial situation.

SRO as Counselor: The SRO frequently serves as a resource for students in times of need. Students, after getting to know their SRO, will confide in the officer and ask their opinion on a variety of topics they might not feel comfortable discussing with school administration, friends, or parents. The SRO can also refer a student to another agency for further assistance.  

Elementary Schools 

Avon - Contact the Avon Police Department

Brush Creek - Contact the Eagle Police Department

Eagle Valley - Contact the Eagle Police Department

Eagle County Charter Academy - Deputy Megan Richards

Edwards - Deputy Megan Richards

Gypsum - Deputy Tad Degen

June Creek - Deputy Megan Richards

Meadow Mountain - Deputy Megan Richards

Red Hill - Deputy Tad Degen

Red Sandstone - Contact the Vail Police Department

Middle Schools 

Berry Creek - Deputy Megan Richards

Eagle County Charter Academy - Deputy Megan Richards

Eagle Valley - Contact the Eagle Police Department

Gypsum Creek - Deputy Tad Degen

Stone Creek Charter School - Contact the Avon Police Department

Minturn - Deputy Megan Richards

High Schools 

Battle Mountain - Deputy Megan Richards

Eagle Valley - Deputy Tad Degen

New America Charter School - Deputy Tad Degen

Red Canyon - Deputy Megan Richards

Vail Ski & Snowboard Academy - Deputy Megan Richards

Private Schools 

Vail Academy - Deputy Megan Richards

St Claire of Assisi - Deputy Megan Richards

Vail Christian High School - Deputy Megan Richards

Vail Mountain School - Contact the Vail Police Department