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
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.
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
Sergeant Mandy Fournier
My name is Mandy Fournier and I was born and raised in New York and moved to South Carolina while in the military. After spending 5 years in the United States Coast Guard, I moved to Columbia SC. I graduated from Midlands Tech in 2013 and then transferred to University of South Carolina and completed my Bachelor’s in Arts and Sciences in 2015.
I then started my career with Cayce in July of 2015 and completed the police Academy in fall of 2015. While working on Patrol in 2016 I received the Whole Soul Award from the City for going above and beyond my duties. I have also become certified as a School Resource Officer and spent time in our schools. I was a Corporal on patrol for 3 years and recently moved to our Community Services Unit where I am involved in helping make Cayce a safer environment for all the citizens and addressing the concerns they have.
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.