School Resource Officer

In September of 1999, the Jefferson Township Police Department implemented a School Resource Officer Program in cooperation with the Jefferson Township Public Schools.

The department applied for and received a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Policing, to help fund the program.

About the Program

The program provides an emphasis on the High School and Middle School, but also includes all five elementary schools, which are White Rock School, Milton School, Cozy Lake School on the Milton side of town, and Stanlick School and ET. Briggs School on the Lake Hopatcong side of town. 

Responsibilities

Some of the duties include student and parent assistance, provide and assist with school security, and serve as an instructor for specialized programs covering a wide range of topics such as:

• Bike safety
• Crime prevention
• Criminal law
• DARE
• Driver safety
• Drug and alcohol education
• Others upon request

The School Resource Officer works closely with the school administration to provide a safe environment that is conducive to learning.

Helpful Resources

Officer Chris Fabian is currently assigned as the School Resource Officer, and he can be reached at Police HQ Office at 973-697-1300, High School Office at 973-697-3535, ext. 5884. You may also email Officer Fabian.