School Resource Officers
A Proud Partnership
School Resource Officer Division
The Cayce Police Department takes the safety of our students, staff, and community members very seriously. We collaborate with city, county, and state officials on recognized best practices, as well as exemplary resources for school safety, security, intervention/prevention, deterrence, and emergency preparedness planning. The Cayce Police Department’s School Resource Officers are trained to lead the development and implementation of school safety practices which will provide a safe educational environment for each of our students.
The goals of the SRO program are to provide safe learning environments in our district’s schools, provide valuable resources to school staff, foster positive relationships with youth, and develop strategies to resolve problems affecting youth with the objective of protecting every child so they can reach their fullest potential.
Cayce Police Department Announces Statewide School Resource Officer Awards
CAYCE, SC – The Cayce Police Department is excited to announce that the South Carolina Association of School Resource Officers (SCASRO) has selected two Cayce police officers as their 2022 award recipients. Additionally, the Cayce School Resource Officer (SRO) Program was selected for the highest honor, the SRO Program of the Year. On Monday, June 13, 2022, SCASRO selected the following winners for their 2022 Awards Banquet:
Regional School Resource Officer of the Year – Senior Police Officer Mandy Fournier was selected as the South Carolina Regional SRO of the Year. This award is presented for outstanding performance as a School Resource Officer.
School Resource Officer Program of the Year – The Cayce Police Department’s School Resource Officer program was selected as the SRO Program of the Year. This award is presented to the SRO Program with the highest level of performance in schools, student-oriented enhancement, school violence prevention, extracurricular programs, community support, and overall performance/dedication to the School Resource Officer Program.
Chief Chris Cowan stated, “The Cayce Police Department’s School Resource Officers are mentors, coaches, counselors, caregivers, teachers, and the first line of defense for our school-aged children. All nine of our Cayce SROs are consummate professionals dedicated to our youth; and we could not be more proud of the work they do every day for our City, our community, and our students.”
Meet the Team
Brookland-Cayce High School
SRO Jarvis Riley
With over 11 years of combined experience, SRO Riley has run the gamut of law enforcement. Starting his career in detention, he rose through the ranks in the patrol division, becoming a supervisor and later a gang investigator. Having worked at the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice, he has utilized that experience to relate to our youth as a School Resource Officer. In addition to working in our schools, SRO Riley has implemented several programs used within the city today. He believes the act of service is one of the most important that mankind can give to one another. SRO Riley has achieved the honor of Officer of the Year several times, his belief is that hard work will always pay off.
Airport High School
Senior SRO Daniel Green
Hello, I am Senior SRO (School Resource Officer) Dan Green. I am currently one of two SROs who protect and serve the student and staff of Airport High School. In 2018 I decided to follow my dream of becoming a police officer and left my career in Emergency Medical Services with Lexington county EMS where I was a certified EMT for over 5 years. After becoming a certified class 1 Officer and working in the Patrol Division, I quickly found my place as a school resource officer. My favorite part of every day is working with the youth of this community and helping them succeed in and out of school.
Fulmer Middle School
SRO Jennifer Tatum
I have a bachelor’s degree from James Madison University and moved from Virginia to attend the University of South Carolina where I acquired my master’s degree. I have been working in the criminal justice field since 2005. I became a certified Class 1 officer in 2011 and have served in various roles (including supervisory roles) at the state and local level. I began working in Cayce in 2023 as a Patrol Officer before becoming certified as a School Resource Officer.
Lexington Two Innovation Center
Corporal Andrew Lopez
Corporal Andrew Lopez is a Florida native and moved to the great state of South Carolina in 2013 where he attended the University of South Carolina and obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. Cpl. Lopez began his Law Enforcement career in 2017 as a Public Safety Officer at Lexington Medical Center in West Columbia and joined the City of Cayce in 2021 to serve as the School Resource Officer at New Bridge Academy. Cpl. Lopez enjoys interacting with students on a daily basis and participating in community events where he can build positive relationships with citizens.
Busbee Middle School
SRO Jordan Henderson
I have the privilege to serve and protect the students at Busbee creative arts academy. I have Been in law enforcement for two years. Prior to my employment with the Cayce Police Department, I served in the United States Army for 8 years.
New Bridge Academy
SRO Terrell Tyler
Officer Terrell Tyler was born in the great state of South Carolina but was raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. Officer Tyler moved back to South Carolina in 1996 and began his path to a career in Law Enforcement in 2013 as a Junior Correctional Officer at the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice. Officer Tyler was promoted to Public Safety Officer in 2014 which started his Class 1 LEO career. Officer Tyler also served 21 years in the military as a member of the South Carolina Army National Guard (1998-2019) with one year deployed in Iraq. Officer Tyler joined the City of Cayce in 2022 and after a year on patrol, now serves as the School Resource Officer at New Bridge Academy. Now with 10 years of experience, Officer Tyler enjoys being an asset to the City of Cayce whether it be interacting with the students and staff or working patrol during the summer conducting traffic stops, which he loves. Officer Tyler prides himself on serving the community and keeping its residents safe.
Cayce Elementary
SRO Dee Cochran
My name is Dee Cochran and I have the privilege to serve and protect Cayce Elementary School. As a 18 year veteran, service above all else has been my greatest honor.
Cayce Elementary
SRO Neville Richardson
I have been working in Law Enforcement for 13 years. I started my career in Corrections where I worked for nine years before transitioning to the Police Department. I have four years of Military Service and still currently serve in the Army National Guard. I enjoy both careers and experiences to the fullest. I’m passionate about being an SRO and working with the youth to make a difference in their lives. I am laid back and reserved and enjoy every moment of life to the fullest.