Cardinal Local Schools welcomes Officer Brooke Daughters as the new community resource officer for the 2024-25 school year...
Cardinal Welcomes New CRO
Cardinal Local Schools welcomes Officer Brooke Daughters as the new community resource officer for the 2024-25 school year. Officer Daughters, a graduate of Lakeland Community College Basic Police Academy, has joined the district to build positive relationships with students and staff, while ensuring their safety. The initiative was introduced at the July 24, 2024, Cardinal Board of Education meeting by Lt. Aaron Graley of the Middlefield Police Department, with support from local officials.
Officer Daughters’ role is part of the district’s broader effort to increase safety, which includes new security measures like bolo sticks to barricade doors and Zero Eyes, an AI-based firearm detection system. These steps align with the district’s focus on protecting students and staff.
Daughters expressed her passion for community policing, emphasizing her goal of fostering trust with students and helping them feel safe. She highlighted her enjoyment in connecting with students daily, both in the hallways and during after-school activities. Her presence is seen as a key addition to school safety and culture, supported by both elementary and high school principals.
Cardinal joins Berkshire, Chardon, Kenston and West Geauga as other school districts that use a community resource officer in Geauga County.
