City of Lake Forest, IL

The Lake Forest Police Department has two School Resource Officers who are partnered with the public and private schools in Lake Forest. Often called SROs, both officers are certified by NASRO, the National Association of School Resource Officers. The SROs follow the nationally accepted triad model which is based on the principle that the SRO acts as a law enforcement officer, informal counselor, and educator.

     

SRO Long (left) is assigned to Lake Forest High School, Woodlands Academy, and Lake Forest Academy.

SRO Maj (right) is assigned to Deerpath Middle School, Sheridan School, Cherokee School, Everett School, St. Mary’s, and Country Day School.

 

The main duties of the SROs are to:

• Provide security during the school day, special events, and athletics.
• Help schedule required drills, review, and help write safety and security procedures.
• Help teachers instruct students in certain subject matters including driver’s education, law, biology, self-defense, and safety.
• Take reports from students about crimes that have occurred outside of school and get the student connected with proper resources.
• Help coordinate interviews with DCFS, the Department of Children and Family Services.
• Help with disciplinary situations that reach the level which may require law enforcement intervention.
• Act as a positive role model for students

Our School Resource Officers welcome the opportunity to meet you. Please feel free to introduce yourself the next time you see them at school or any other activity!

SRO Mark Long
longm@cityoflakeforest.com
773-318-0316 Direct

SRO Misa Maj
majm@cityoflakeforest.com
773-899-4088 Direct