The school resource officers are led by Sgt. Chris Hertenstein and maintain an open and honest relationship with students. Our goal is to promote a positive image of law enforcement, knowing that the students of today are our future officers of tomorrow. Working with schools, youth and the community allows us to keep our children safe and focused on school so they can make positive choices in their lives, helping them to achieve their future goals. 

The Goodyear Police Department has four School Resource Officers in the Unit. Each officer is assigned to one of three high schools in the city of Goodyear:

Officer Josh Olson   Officer Josh Olson - Millennium High School 

Officer Duane King  Officer Duane King- Desert Edge High School  

Officer Tom Eckert  Officer Tom Eckert - Estrella Foothills High School  

  Email Officer Aaron Torres - Various elementary, charter, private schools

              

Our school resource officers take an interactive and proactive approach when dealing with students at their schools. These officers are critical in preventing crime from occurring on campus due to their presence. They not only investigate crimes on campus but many times they participate in various school-related activities such as:

  • Patrol campuses and surrounding neighborhoods
  • Selective traffic enforcement as needed
  • Act as liaison between the community, school administration and police department
  • Perform classroom presentations on youth alcohol use, traffic safety, drug prevention and distracted driving
  • Attend career day and speak to students about careers in law enforcement
  • Coordinate and implement secure campus practices to include active shooter drills
  • Work with our Criminal Investigations Division when investigating crimes
  • Coordinate and teach our annual Teen Academy during the schools’ summer break
  • Assist with our Police Cadet Program
  • Assist with the Annual Shop with a Cop Program
  • Work police security after hours at sports events, school dances and graduation ceremonies

Each officer also provides assistance to the elementary and middle schools in their area.

High school students may also want to check out the Teen Police Academy This is hands-on training for high school students 14 to 18 years old.

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 St. John Vianney