Jacksonville police add permanent SRO at Parkwood Elementary

JACKSONVILLE, Onslow County — Parkwood Elementary School now has a permanent school resource officer, according to the Jacksonville Police Department.

Officer Rouse joined the school last week and is settling into his new role as an SRO.

Rouse is a Jacksonville native and graduate of Southwest High School. He joined the Jacksonville Police Department in 2022 and previously served in the Patrol Division.

Police said Rouse is looking forward to working with students, staff and parents and helping mentor students at the school.