The Fredericton Police Force, in partnership with Anglophone School District West (ASD-W), is highlighting the positive impact of the School Resource Officer (SRO) program following its first full year back in Fredericton-area schools.
The program will continue for the 2026-2027 school year, building on the relationships and supports established during its successful first year. Constable Stephen Murphy will continue to support Fredericton High School, Bliss Carman Middle School and George Street Middle School. Constable Todd Carr will serve as the SRO for Leo Hayes High School, Devon Middle School and Nashwaaksis Middle School.
Since being reintroduced, SROs have become a familiar and trusted presence in school communities, working directly with students, staff and families to build relationships, provide support and enhance safety.
During the 2025-2026 school year, officers responded to 76 calls for service across Fredericton High School and Leo Hayes High School, compared with 203 calls in 2024-2025 and 178 calls in 2023-2024. This represents a 62.6 per cent decrease from the previous school year.
The SRO program focuses on community policing principles, including visibility, education and early intervention. Officers work alongside school staff to address concerns before they escalate and serve as mentors, role models and trusted supports.
“The first year of the renewed SRO program demonstrated the value of having officers embedded in our school communities,” said Deputy Chief Bobbi-Simmons-Beauchamp of the Fredericton Police Force. “While the decrease in calls for service is encouraging, the program’s success is also reflected in the relationships built with students and staff, and the opportunities to provide support and address concerns early. We look forward to building on that progress in the coming school year.”
Throughout the school year, SROs engaged with students inside and outside the classroom by supporting school events, delivering presentations and serving as approachable, consistent members of the school community.
“We are pleased to have the School Resource Officer program back in the Fredericton area. One year in, we can see the positive impact of the program, particularly at LHHS and FHS. The resource officers have become a trusted and valued part of our school communities, building positive relationships with students and staff while supporting student well-being and school safety. We are grateful for our strong partnership with the Fredericton Police Force, and for the commitment their officers have shown to our students, staff and families,” said David McTimoney, Superintendent, ASD-W.
The program is a joint initiative between the Fredericton Police Force and ASD-W and reflects a shared commitment to community safety. It also aligns with Recommendation 18 of the Fredericton Community Safety Task Force and supports the school district’s core values of well-being, belonging and citizenship.
The Fredericton Police Force and ASD-W remain committed to continuing the program and building on its success.
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Media contact:
Sonya Gilks
Public Information Officer
Fredericton Police Force
506-460-2777
fpf.media@fredericton.ca