School Resource Officers
The Springfield Police Department maintains a strong relationship with Springfield Public Schools, assigning an officer to each of the two high schools with the responsibility for providing enforcement, counseling, and classroom instruction. Read below to learn more about our two School Resource Officers:
Officer Allan Amundson
SRO Amundson is stationed at Thurston High School and supports schools on the ‘east side’ of the city. We took a moment to ask SRO Amundson a few questions about his role and being an SRO!
How long have you been a police officer:
16 years
How long have you been an SRO:
Just started my 2nd year
What did you want to be when you ‘grew up’:
Football Player & Police Officer!
Favorite subject in school:
P.E.
Favorite cafeteria lunch:
Sloppy Joes
What do you enjoy most about being an SRO:
Fist bump’n the students in the hallways!
Officer Matt Newton
SRO Newton is stationed at Springfield High School and supports schools on the ‘west side’ of the city. We took a moment to ask SRO Newton a few questions about his role and being an SRO!
How long have you been a Police Officer:
12 years
How long have you been an SRO:
4 years
What did you want to be when you ‘grew up’:
I wanted to work for ESPN
Favorite subject in school:
History
Favorite cafeteria lunch:
Hamburgers and tater tots!
What do you enjoy most about being an SRO:
I enjoy working with kids and helping them solve their problems. I also like building connections with the students and staff to make the school environment safe and enjoyable.
