A Camden County Sheriff's Office School Resource Deputy intervened to help a student who was experiencing bullying, according to a post from the agency. Deputy Brown spoke with the student, providing support and reassurance during the situation.
School Resource Deputies in Camden County are assigned to local schools, where their duties include both campus security and direct engagement with students. The agency said Deputy Brown's interaction with the student highlighted the role SRDs play beyond physical safety, including addressing students' emotional well-being.
The Camden County Sheriff's Office said its School Resource Deputies are continuing their presence in schools as the new academic year gets underway.