Dolores Schools will welcome a School Resource Officer back this week after spending the first half of the year without one.<\/p>\n
Dolores schools announced that Deputy Dave Van Bibber, a recently retired Colorado State Trooper with military experience, will join the schools on Jan. 22.<\/p>\n
Dolores School District Superintendent Scott Cooper said he and the principals met with newly elected Sheriff Steve Nowlin about school security last week and developed a plan for the School Resource Officer.<\/p>\n
The position will be fully funded by the Sheriff\u2019s Office, Cooper said.<\/p>\n
\u201cDeputy Dave\u201d Van Bibber will dress in business casual clothing while working on our campus. He will be armed, wear a badge and a school ID. He will drive an unmarked patrol vehicle that will be parked near the front of the secondary schools.<\/p>\n
He will receive School Resource Officer training this spring and lead safety classes as needed or requested by counselors, the preschool director and principals, Cooper said.<\/p>\n
\u201cSchool safety for our students and staff is job No. 1 for Deputy Dave,\u201d Cooper said.<\/p>\n
Van Bibber will tour the schools and facilities during his first week on the job to familiarize himself with buildings, schedules and routines.<\/p>\n
\u201cPlease introduce yourself to him. He is very personable and approachable,\u201d Cooper said.<\/p>\n
Van Bibber will attend the next round of staff meetings and board meeting to introduce himself and answer questions.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am very thankful and pleased with Sheriff Nowlin\u2019s safety and security support,\u201d Cooper said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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