ACTON — Chief James Cogan is pleased to announce that Detective Ana Dapkas has been appointed as the department’s newest school resource officer (SRO).
Detective Dapkas will be assigned to the elementary schools along with two collaborative schools. Detective Dapkas is very excited to start in her new role this week.
Detective Dapkas brings 11 years of patrol service and over five years of experience working as a caseworker for the Department of Child and Family Services (DCF).
As SRO, Detective Dapkas will maintain a safe and secure environment at the schools 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 Detective Dapkas to this position,” said Chief Cogan. “Ana will be a tremendous asset to the unit with her training, experience, and bilingual background.”
Detective Dapkas holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and sociology with a minor in women’s studies from the University of Massachusetts Boston.
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