Arlington Names New School Resource Officer

ARLINGTON, MA — The Arlington Police Department has named its next school resource officer. Officer Bryan White, a 2004 graduate of Arlington High School, stepped into his new role on Monday.

White began his career as a patrol officer for the Arlington Police Department in 2012 after working as a special education assistant teacher, student supervisor and Dean's assistant at Minuteman High School. He also served as head coach and assistant coach for ice hockey and lacrosse at Arlington and Minuteman High Schools.

"It's been a career-long goal of mine to hold this position and have a chance to represent the department in the schools," Officer White said. "Through my first seven years as a patrol officer, I have been lucky to be chosen to participate in many student related and community policing activities. I have enjoyed working with Arlington's youth and building relationships between them and the police department, and I'm thrilled to have this opportunity to work with students every day."

White was recently assigned to the Homeless Outreach Program, where he worked with community partners to provide service, care and resources for the town's homeless population. Since 2016, he has taught students at the Middlesex Sheriff's annual Youth Public Safety Academy about personal safety, health related issues, anti-bullying and team building.

White has also served at the Arlington Health, Recreation and Cops Camp since 2015, where he taught kids about Arlington's police and fire departments, as well as health and safety issues.

White was awarded Certificates of Commendation by the Arlington Police Department in 2016 and 2019, and was recognized in 2014 for his response to the Boston Marathon bombing.

"Officer White was a natural choice for this role, and I'm confident his time working with young people and performing community outreach, coupled with his experiences as a coach and educator, has prepared him well to protect and serve Arlington students and educators for years to come," Acting Police Chief Julie Flaherty said.