Redmond Police highlight school resource officer roles amid parent concerns

REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Following the tragedy at Silver Rail Elementary School, parents throughout Central Oregon are reaching out to local districts and police departments on how campuses are protected.

According to the Redmond Police Department, the city has a close relationship with the school district as well as other educational institutions.

The department has seven school resource officers dedicated to the city's campuses. The department says, "The safety of our children is our utmost concern."

In a social media post, the department stated, "We wanted to a take a moment and introduce you to our School Resource Officers and which schools they are assigned. The Redmond Police Department continues to be committed to the safety of our community."