By: Sergeant Justin Fridrich
The Dickinson Police Department would like to introduce our School Resource Officers (SROs) to the Dickinson Public Schools. SROs mentor, lead, and protect students by utilizing their training and experience as law enforcement officers. In addition to this, they act as law-related educators and informal counselors. They can be seen greeting students as they arrive at school, giving lectures throughout the day, and having lunch with groups of kids. SROs are a valuable part of the school community because of their perspective as law enforcement officers. 
Sergeant Justin Fridrich is a seventeen-year veteran of law enforcement. He served in capacities as a deputy sheriff, patrol officer, detective, and patrol sergeant. He is a veteran of the North Dakota Army National Guard. Sergeant Fridrich is the supervisor for the SROs and is the liaison for Dickinson State University, among other duties. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children and being outdoors.
SRO Peters is an eight-year veteran of law enforcement. He has been with the DPS for three years, serving at Dickinson High School. He is now the SRO for the elementary schools and teaches the Southwest Area Career and Technical Education law enforcement course and the Alive at 25 driver’s safety course. When he isn’t working, he enjoys lifting weights and
playing with his dogs.
SRO Blain is a three-year veteran of law enforcement. He returned for his second year with DPS, serving at Dickinson Middle School. One of his favorite parts of his career is building relationships with students. Before entering law enforcement, he worked in many roles serving youth. He is a current member of the North Dakota Army National Guard, serving as a combat medic. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family.
SRO Richard is a three-year veteran of law enforcement. She serves at the Dickinson High School. She holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Minot State University and, prior to entering service with the Dickinson Police Department, worked with youth at the Youth Correctional Center. One of her favorite parts of being an SRO is being a role model to high school students. In her free time, she
enjoys watching volleyball.