NARRAGANSETT – Chief Sean Corrigan is pleased to announce that Officer Austin Kearns has been appointed as the department’s third school resource officer (SRO).
Officer Kearns will be assigned to the Pier Middle School and will begin in the role on Monday, March 11.
Officer Kearns has served with the Narragansett Police Department since 2019. He was previously a community service officer in Narragansett before becoming a full-time officer. Officer Kearns received a state citation in 2022 and a “Positive Guardian” recognition in 2019.
As SRO, Officer Kearns will maintain a safe and secure environment at the Pier Middle School and during special events, provide counsel and guidance to school administrators regarding school safety, build positive relationships with students and staff, and provide safety presentations and programs.
“I am pleased to appoint Officer Kearns to this role and am confident that he will be a valuable resource to Pier School staff and students as our newest school resource officer,” Chief Corrigan said.
In addition to Officer Kearns, Officer James Fitzgerald serves as the SRO at Narragansett High School and Officer Ajane Scavone serves as the SRO at Narragansett Elementary School.
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