The School Resource Officer Zone

Safety Statement
Safety is of the utmost importance and key on Shadow Mountain High School’s campus. There are many procedures and practices in place to ensure the well-being of students and staff while on campus.
About Officer Russell
Officer Russell serves as a police officer with the City of Phoenix. Officer Russell has been a police officer for 4 years. She came to the Phoenix Police Department in 2021. Most recently, Officer Russell was a patrol officer in Central City Precinct prior to coming to Shadow Mountain.
Officer Russell's primary role on campus is to build relationships. She seeks out every opportunity to build relationships with students, staff and parents. You will find her at most school events both on and off duty. Relationships are the foundation to her role as a SRO in our community.
Officer Russell is an immense asset to Shadow with his Law Related Education classes. Her classes are informative, engaging and fun. In addition to his teaching, she assists with the prevention of behavioral issues. Overall, Officer Russell provides the necessary law enforcement and security assistance for all students and staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a school resource officer (SRO)?
- What are appropriate roles of school resource officers?
- What evidence exists that school resource officers are valuable?
