Former Stow school resource officer begins new chapter serving Firelands students

Deputy Smith recognized during Black History Month for 28-year law enforcement career and commitment to building positive relationships with students

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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A longtime Stow Police Department officer who spent two decades as school resource officer at Stow-Munroe Falls High School has taken on a new role in Lorain County. Deputy Smith, now serving Firelands schools, is being recognized during Black History Month for his 28-year law enforcement career and commitment to building positive relationships with students.

Why it matters

This transition highlights the important role school resource officers play in fostering trust and positive interactions between law enforcement and students. Deputy Smith's move to Firelands schools demonstrates his dedication to community policing and supporting youth development.

The details

After 20 years as a school resource officer in Stow, Deputy Smith has now taken on a new role serving Firelands schools in Lorain County. He is being recognized during Black History Month for his 28-year law enforcement career and focus on building strong relationships with students.

  • Deputy Smith spent 20 years as a school resource officer in Stow.
  • Deputy Smith has now taken on a new role serving Firelands schools in Lorain County.
  • Deputy Smith is being recognized during Black History Month for his 28-year law enforcement career.

The players

Deputy Smith

A longtime Stow Police Department officer who spent two decades as school resource officer at Stow-Munroe Falls High School and has now taken on a new role serving Firelands schools in Lorain County.

Stow Police Department

The police department where Deputy Smith worked for 28 years, including 20 years as a school resource officer.

Firelands schools

The school district in Lorain County where Deputy Smith has taken on a new role as a school resource officer.

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The takeaway

Deputy Smith's transition to a new role as a school resource officer in Firelands schools demonstrates the important work these officers do in building trust and positive relationships with students. His recognition during Black History Month highlights the value of community-oriented policing and supporting youth development.