Retired Highway Patrolman hired to protect Joel E Barber School

Beginning Monday, students at Joel E Barber School District will see a new face patrolling the halls. This morning(fri), the School Board voted to hire a School Protection Officer, which according to Superintendent Rachelle Jennings is similar to an SRO…

She said they made the decision to hire an S.P.O. after they had difficulty finding a SRO from the Sheriff’s Office…

Jennings said the School Protection Officer, retired Highway Patrolman Mike Mobley, will be an employee of the Joel E Barber School District.