Ron Watson Middle School
Yuma, AZ
Officer Cassandra Reed, School Resource Officer (SRO) at Ron Watson Middle School in the Yuma Elementary School District, was selected as the "2025 Law Related Officer of the Year”! SRO Reed has been serving as an SRO in Yuma under the School Safety Program since 2016, where she has become a cornerstone of safety and education on her campus. Officer Reed is known for her LRE instruction on topics such as bully prevention, vaping awareness and preventing aggressive acts. She is an experienced LRE instructor utilizing best practices for effective implementation of LRE. Class time is a fun and engaging time for SRO Reed’s students. While empowering them with skill-building and preventive strategies to be successful decision-makers, she is also building respectful relationships with her students. Officer Reed’s approachable and positive nature makes classroom time not just educational, but something students look forward to. Officer Reed’s influence doesn’t stop with students, her staff and school community also benefit from SRO Reed’s presence on campus by making herself available to answer questions regarding the law and safety. Officer Reed’s presence at Ron Watson Middle School is a daily reminder of the powerful impact a compassionate, proactive, and student-focused SRO can have. The Foundation honors SRO Reed for contribution in furthering law related education and understanding of the role of the law in our school communities!