The Snoqualmie Police Department has reinstated its School Resource Officer (SRO) position with the Snoqualmie Valley School District. The role was briefly paused in September due to staffing challenges within the department.
School Resource Officer Gutwein, who spent three months on light duty following medical leave for a work-related injury, has been cleared for full, active duty. Since late September, Ofc. Gutwein had served as a liaison to the district, working each school day in plain clothes at Mount Si High School and other district campuses.
“Ofc. Gutwein has officially returned to his full-time School Resource Officer position, where he will remain for the rest of the school year,” said Police Chief Lynch. “We understand the vital role the school resource officer program plays to ensure the safety and security of students, staff, and faculty and are pleased to have the position fully reinstated.”
The department continues to recruit a lateral police officer to fill the SRO role permanently for future school years. One position remains open as part of this process.
The Snoqualmie Police Department expresses gratitude to the Snoqualmie Valley School District for their partnership and shared commitment to maintaining safe and supportive learning environments.
[Information provided by the City of Snoqualmie]
