With 28 Years experience serving as Military Police, 3 combat deployments, 10+ years in Civilian policing, to now currently serving the Marshall County Sheriff's Office Reserve Status, Sergeant Priest brings exceptional knowledge and expertise while working full time here at Marshall Christian Academy. 

​Not only does Sergeant Priest serve as CSRO, but he also works with teachers and administrators to develop and implement a safe and healthy learning environment. 

​Sergeant Priest remains committed every day to keeping our campus safe while also being a mentor to our students. We are so thankful for Officer Priest and his dedication to MCA!

FAQ

What is a school resource officer?

A school resource officer (SRO) is a carefully selected, specifically trained, and properly equipped law enforcement officer with sworn authority, trained in school-based law enforcement and crisis response and assigned by an employing law enforcement agency to work collaboratively with one or more schools using community-oriented policing concepts.

What is the relationship between School Resource Officers and student privacy?

Maintaining student privacy while ensuring campus safety requires careful consideration and clear protocols. School Resource Officers must navigate complex regulations and ethical considerations as they work to protect students without compromising their right to privacy and dignity in the educational environment.

SROs must balance security with student privacy rights:

• Understanding FERPA requirements

• Maintaining appropriate boundaries

• Protecting student information

• Following data privacy protocols

• Respecting student dignity

Through clear protocols and thoughtful integration of privacy-preserving security technology, SROs can effectively protect student safety while maintaining the trust and dignity essential to a healthy educational environment.