Police in schools, with Resource Officers has increased a great deal over the years.

It is helping to maintain a high level of safety.

Resource Officers are usually local law enforcement officers assigned to schools of all levels.

Jackson Police Chief Ryan Vossekuil told WTKM that the department has always had a good relationship with area schools.

"We have had our officers have lunch with students at Jackson Elementary. We are also there to assist with school traffic. We also wanted to have more of a safety presence every day by walking through. We have a good relationship with all of our area schools. Having an increased presence has turned into being involved with a few activities in the classroom."   

Resource Officers continue to make a difference by becoming a part of the school's community.