School Resource Officer
Officer Kris Sandman
Bachelor's of Science, Criminal Justice, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Master's Degree, Administrative Science, Fairleigh Dickinson University
Certified A.L.I.C.E. Instructor
Certified Run. Hide. Fight. Instructor
Certified EMT
American Heart CPR and First Aid Instructor
Bleeding Control Instructor
Fatal Crash Investigator
Morris County Rapid Deployment Team
Deputy Coordinator for Denville Office of Emergency Management
Certified Security Assessment Specialist
Officer Sandman
I began my career in law enforcement in 2001 when I was hired by the Denville Township Police Department upon my graduation from the Morris County Police Academy. In May of 2019, I was assigned as the new School Resource Officer (SRO) of the Morris County School of Technology.
As the SRO, my primary duties are:
1. the implementation of safety and security protocols and procedures to ensure that the school is a safe place to learn. This includes instructing staff and students in the advanced lockdown procedure known as the A.L.I.C.E. program
2. as an educator working as a special guest to discuss topics that relate to law enforcement such as driving safety, drug abuse, and law,
3. as an informal mentor and counselor by being a resource to students, parents, and staff,
4. and as law enforcement handling calls for service at the school and investigating any potential crime.
I am looking forward to being a mentor and positive role model for the students. I maintain an open-door policy and I encourage students, staff, and parents to reach out to me whenever a need arises. My focus at the school is to always create positive relationships between students and law enforcement while maintaining a safe and secure environment for learning.