YCSD Celebrates Success of SRO Program

This year marked a significant milestone for the Yorktown Central School District. Recognizing the importance of a safe and secure learning environment, the Board of Education made the strategic decision to add School Resource Officers (SROs) to all five schools. This resulted in the 2023-24 school year marking the first with full-time police presence in every building.

School board members were delighted to see the results of that decision at last week's meeting, as Mohansic celebrated SRO Danny David and discussed the positive impact he has had on their school.

School Resource Officers go beyond providing safety and security. They are valuable members of the school community, regularly interacting with students in classrooms, offering safety education, and building connections during lunch and recess. By all accounts, Officer David has seamlessly integrated himself into Mohansic, exemplifying the traits of an ideal SRO.

In honor of National SRO Day, students across all grade levels collaborated on a creative project for Officer David. They created a “hero sandwich,” with each layer representing a different aspect of his role and positive influence.

• “Lettuce” Get to Know You: Kindergarteners drew a picture of Officer David and described him in a sentence.

• A “Slice” of His Duties: First graders tackled the question: "What does an SRO do?"

• Let's “Meat” Our SRO: Second graders highlighted Officer David's personality traits, using words like kind, brave, and friendly.

• Feel Good and Say “Cheese”: Third graders expressed their appreciation for having Officer David in the school.

Officer David, who joined the Yorktown Police Department in 2018, shared his enthusiasm for his first year as an SRO. “Everyone has been incredibly welcoming.” He stated that his focus is on building relationships and ensuring students feel safe.

Police Chief Robert Noble echoed these sentiments, highlighting the “special partnership” between the Yorktown Police Department and the Yorktown Central School District.