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 Russ Brown

Officer Russ Brown serves as a police officer with the City of Phoenix. Officer Brown has been a police officer for 25 years and began his career in 1998 as a Livestock Agent for the Arizona Department of Agriculture.  He came to the Phoenix Police Department in 2007.  Most recently, Officer Brown was a patrol officer and SRO in the Maryvale Estrella Precinct prior to coming to Shadow Mountain. 

Officer Brown's primary role on campus is to build relationships. He seeks out every opportunity to build relationships with students, staff and parents. You will find him at most school events both on and off duty. Relationships are the foundation to his role as a SRO in our community.

Officer Brown is an immense asset to Shadow with his Law Related Education classes. His classes are informative, engaging and fun. In addition to his teaching, he assists with the prevention of behavioral issues. Overall, Officer Brown provides the necessary law enforcement and security assistance for all students and staff.