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MEET YOUR WASHINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS

The new school year is underway, and we thought it was a good time to introduce the officers who spend their days getting to know our students, supporting our schools, and being part of the school community.

The Washington Police Department has proudly partnered with our schools for more than 30 years. Our D.A.R.E. program was established in the 1990s and provided the foundation for our School Resource Officer program, which began during the 1999-2000 school year at Washington High School. Today, four full-time SROs serve SDOW schools located within the City of Washington and in unincorporated Franklin County, as well as our in-town parochial schools.

SROs do much more than provide a law enforcement presence in our schools. They build relationships with students and staff, support school safety, teach D.A.R.E., provide education and guidance, and serve as trusted resources for students and families. By being present in classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, at school events and throughout the community, our officers build trust and open communication. These relationships help identify concerns early, provide guidance when students need it, connect families with resources, and help prevent problems from becoming more serious.

Our goal is to address problems early, provide guidance and support, and prevent a situation from becoming a legal issue whenever possible. At the same time, we want students to know that police officers are approachable, helpful people they can turn to when they have a problem, feel unsafe, or simply need someone to talk to.

Our SROs are proud to be an active part of the school community. They are committed to building positive relationships, earning trust, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of the students they serve. We are equally proud of the strong partnerships we have built with the School District of Washington, our parochial schools, educators, families and, most importantly, our students.

Unit Commander
Lt. Joe Renkemeyer #230

Unit Supervisor
Sgt. Mike Grissom #299

Washington High School
SRO Greg Garrett #263

Washington Middle School
SRO Jason Angle #284

SDOW Elementary Schools & Early Learning Center
SRO Zach Hudson #293

Parochial Schools
SRO Wyatt Loague #268

Night Shift Summary. Date:08/27/2026

Officers checked the well being of tow subjects near Washington Square. Alarm sounding in the 1800 block of West Main Street. A motorist was assisted near the intersection of A Roy Drive and Highway 100. A motorist was assisted on Highway 100 near Brookview Drive. A subject was arrested for DWI during a traffic stop near the intersection of Highway 100 and Rabbit Trail Drive. The area of High Street and James Street was checked for careless driving. Officers assisted another agency in the 900 block of East 5th Street. A peace disturbance was reported in the 200 block of Front Street.

Day Shift Summary. 08/27/2026:

A code violation was reported in Southwinds Circle

A vehicle was reported stolen from the 200 block of Carriage Court. The vehicle was later recovered and a subject was taken into custody in relation to the offense.

A vehicle crash was reported in the area if West 5th and High Street

A civil standy by was conducted in the 3200 block of Deutsch Crest Court

A subject was arrested during a traffic stop for outstanding warrants

An ex-parte violation was reported in the 200 block of Sir Williams Court

Day Shift Summary. 08/26/2026

Vehicle crash reported on Bluejay at Sunnyside

A domestic disturbance was reported in the 600 block of Penn

An informational report was taken from the area of 800 West Pride Drive

A vehicle crash was reported on Heritage Hills Drive

A stealing was reported in the 1800 block of Hwy A

Officers with this department were asked to assist Franklin County to check the well being of a subject that possibly in our venue.

A leaving the scene crash was reported in the 200 block of Olive

A suspicious person was reported in the 400 block of Lafayette

Alarm in the 500 block of East 14th St

A vehicle crash was reported in the 1400 block of Jefferson

Sweeping grass clipping off patios, walkways, and streets is important. It helps prevent tripping hazards as well as to prevent excess grass clippings going down the storm inlets. Excess grass clippings can clog the storm system and cause unnecessary flooding, but organic debris also pollutes our waterways and can cause eutrophication – a reduction in oxygen levels in our rivers and lakes which harms and kills aquatic wildlife.

#SWPPP #washmo #waterwisewednesday #Sweepdon’tspray

Courage2Report: Speak Up. Help Keep Our Schools Safe.

School safety is everyone’s responsibility.

If you see or hear something that makes you concerned about a potential threat to students or school staff, say something. Reporting a concern is not snitching or tattling. Your decision to speak up could help prevent school violence, protect someone from being hurt, or help a student get the support they need.

If it is an emergency or someone is in immediate danger, call 911.

For non-emergency concerns, you can:

• Talk to a teacher, counselor, administrator, SRO, or another trusted adult at school.
• Talk to your parents or another trusted adult.
• Submit a confidential tip to Courage2Report Missouri.

Courage2Report is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Anyone can submit a tip, including students, parents, school personnel, and concerned citizens. You do not have to provide your name.

Tips can involve concerns occurring at school, school events, on school buses, at bus stops, or while traveling to and from school.

When you submit a tip, trained analysts gather the information and forward the report to local law enforcement and the appropriate school officials for follow-up. Please do not close out the website until after the analysist has spoken with you. Some tips require more information that what is initially given.

You don't have to know exactly what is going to happen. You just need to speak up when something doesn't seem right.

When it comes to school safety, your voice matters.

https://www.courage2reportmo.com/c2r/submit

🐾 2 WEEKS UNTIL DOGGIE DIP! 🐾

The countdown is on! Just 2 weeks until our four-legged friends get to take over the pool at the Agnes Nolting Aquatic Complex! 🐶💦

Have you and your pup registered yet? There’s still time, but space is limited, so be sure to get signed up before the deadline!

🌊 Swimming • 🐾 Playing • 🐕 Fun • 🎉 A special treat for our pups!

We can’t wait to see all of our furry friends splashing around! ❤️

Day Shift Summary. 08/25/26

Officers responded to the area of Southwinds and E. 14th St. for and conducted a check the wellbeing.

Officers responded to Hwy 100 and Hwy 47 and assisted a motorist who was having car issues.

Officers responded to Hwy 100 and Hwy 47 and assisted a motorist who was having car issues.

Officers responded to Madison and E. 6th St. and investigated a motor vehicle accident.

Officers made contact with a subject who came into the police department with questions regarding a keep the peace.

Officers made contact with a subject who came into the station to report a road rage incident that took place on 08/21/26.

Three subjects were arrested for various charges and outstanding warrants during a traffic stop.

Officers responded to a parking lot located in the Clocktower Plaza for a private property motor vehicle accident.

Officers responded to the area of E. 4th St. and Market St. for a homeless activity.

Officers responded to a business located on A Roy Dr. for an alarm sounding.

Night Shift Summary. 8/23/26:

A female was arrested for driving while intoxicated and careless and reckless driving in the area of Grand Avenue and Veterans Dr.

A private property motor vehicle crash occurred in the area of Washington Crossing.

Assisted New Haven PD in the 4100 block of Brookview Dr.

Harassment was reported in the 400 block of Cherie Ct.

A peace disturbance was reported in the area of Elbert Dr.

Alarm sounding in the 5800 block of Hwy 100.

ARRESTS DO NOT IMPLY GUILT.

Day Shift Summary. 08/23/2026:

A vehicle crash was reported in the intersection of Vernaci and Phoenix Center Drive

A derelict vehicle was reported in the area of Frank and James

A homeless activity was reported at the riverfront

A check the well being was reported in the 2000 block of Washington Crossing

A parking violation was reported on Lyons Gate Court

Assisted another law enforcement agency in Southwinds Circle

Day Shift Summary 08/22/26

Report of a subject passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle on Brookview Drive. Subject was asleep in a running vehicle. Subject was found to be intoxicated and was arrested.

Alarm on Kelly Court. Accidental by homeowner.

Report of a dog barking on Fairview Drive. Subject with the dog was contacted.

Peace disturbance, subjects arguing in the 2000 block of East 5th Street. Subject causing the disturbance left.

Train was blocking the crossing at Front and Lafayette. Union Pacific was contacted and they stated they were waiting for a train to pass before they could resume and estimated it would be about 20 minutes. We contacted them several more times about 30 minutes apart and got the same information. It finally moved after approximately 2 hours.

A debit card was turned in that was located on 14th Street at Jefferson Street. Owner was contacted and the card was returned.

Non-injury traffic crash on Highway 47 at East 5th Street.

Night Shift Summary Date 08/21/26

Stealing was reported in the area of Washington Crossing.

A check the wellbeing was conducted in the 1900 block of Mike Alan Drive.

A peace disturbance was reported in the area of Southwinds.

An alarm was sounding in the 800 block of West 2nd Street.

A peace disturbance was reported in the 1400 block of East 5th Street.

Found property was reported in the 1200 block of Jefferson Street.

Day Shift Summary 08/21/26

A property damage was reported in the 6700 block of Highway 100

Harassment was reported in the 500 block of Plaster Avenue

Harassment was reported on Southwinds Circle

A vehicle crash occurred at Highway 100 and Highway 47

A peace disturbance was reported in the 1700 block of East 5th Street

A stealing was reported from the area of West 14th and High Street

An animal was reported to be locked in a vehicle on Heritage Hills Drive. The animal was adequately cared for and was not in distress.

Property damage was reported in the 800 block of West 5th Street

A subject was taken into custody for stealing in the 1700 block of Aroy Drive