SCHOOL NEWS
Honoring Springfield’s Director of Safety Services Mr. Brett Warner In early January, we recognized National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. We all know being in law enforcement can be a very dangerous, tough, demanding and rewarding job. At this time, we would like to recognize one of our own in Springfield Local Schools, Brett Warner. Mr. Warner has been the director of safety services in Springfield Local Schools for two years. He began his career in law enforcement in 1993, when he accepted a position with the Waterville Township Police Department, where he enjoyed the opportunities offered by a small agency where employees share all responsibilities associated with law enforcement duties.
In 2003, Mr. Warner accepted the opportunity to become the Drug Prevention Officer for the Lucas County Sheriff’s Office. He expanded the program to more than 20 schools in Lucas County, reaching thousands of children each year with the drug prevention curriculum. In addition to drug awareness, his focus has been youth safety by presenting programs such as stranger danger, internet safety and awareness, and being a Safety Town instructor. In 2012, Mr. Warner was promoted to a command officer position and accepted the additional responsibilities of the director of community affairs, where he provided press releases and safety information through local media outlets. He also was responsible for the coordination and requirements of offduty staff employment, where he wrote and implemented policy.
In 2013, Mr. Warner was active in expanding community training in response to active shooter situations. He supervised area school resource officers and child support investigators and the former Marine Patrol Unit. Mr. Warner initiated and currently supervises the Youth Explorer Post and provides training opportunities to its members. He also represented the sheriff on many area boards and coalitions.
He attended the Community College of the Air Force and is a 23-year military veteran with combined service in active-duty Air Force, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserves. His last four years of service included being assigned to the Air Force Central Command, where he served as the reserve superintendent of force protection. He retired in 2008 as an Air Force Security Forces Master Sergeant.
In addition to his professional law enforcement and military careers, Mr. Warner has nine years of experience as an elected official, a Waterville Township trustee, where he was involved with government on many different levels. He enjoys and seeks any opportunity to help make and keep both Springfield Local Schools and our community safe.
Lion in the Spotlight
Name: Brett Warner. Position: director of safety services.
Favorite subject in high school: government.
Hobbies: fishing. Favorite food: anything with chicken in it.
Favorite team: Air Force Falcons.
Something people would be surprised to know about me: I raised lambs, turkeys and goats with my children for 4H.
Upcoming Events
Monday through Friday, January 23 to 27: CogAt testing, second grade.
Monday, January 23: Crissey Parents Club general meeting, 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 24: Crissey Parents Club Sky Zone spirit night, 6 p.m.
Friday, February 3: Character day–acceptance–wear pink.
Monday through Friday, February 6 to 10: National School Counseling Week.
Wednesday, February 8: Crissey Parents Club Hot Head dine about.
Friday, February 10: Crissey Parents Club daddy daughter dance, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 15: Spring pictures and candid pictures.
Monday, February 20: President’s Day, no school.
