The Derby Police Department has a Community Education Unit that is staffed by a Master Police Officer and four Police Officers. They work as part of the Patrol Division to provide safety and prevention information to the public. Officers assigned to this unit provide law enforcement services to Derby Public Schools, including School Resource Officers (SROs), D.A.R.E. and other educational programs. In addition, this unit coordinates the Citizens Police Academy, Youth Citizens Police Academy, Neighborhood and Business Watch programs and other crime prevention programs. SROs work with schools to offer additional safety and security, enforcement of state laws and city ordinances, along with mentoring and building relationships with students. Additionally, SROs work closely with the district’s Safety and Security Officer to cooperatively create and implement comprehensive safety plans. Meet our SROs and Adopt-a-School Officers!