Bloomfield Hills Schools is extremely fortunate to have two School Resource Officers, a District Nurse, and an Administrator of Public Safety in our district. These positions help ensure the safety and wellbeing of our students and staff. We are also thankful to have strong partnerships with our local law enforcement agencies who continue to put the safety of our schools as a top priority. Meet Our School Resource Officers:
Bloomfield Hills Schools welcomed two new School Resource Officers to our community in August, and they’re already making a positive impact in our schools. With regular visits to all of our schools to help students understand how to stay safe both in and out of school, Officers Jennifer Lower and Tom Riney are wonderful new additions to our school community. |
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Officer Jennifer Lower has been an officer at Bloomfield Twp Police Department for 21 years. Officer Lower graduated from Ferris State University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and loves horses, has a rescue named Zena, and is an avid runner.
Officer Lower expresses, “Our job is to be a presence in the schools to let the kids as well as the staff know that we are here to help keep the kids safe. Our goal is to be a liaison between the police department, the staff, the students, and their families.” |
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Officer Tom Riney has been a police officer for 17 years, and has worked undercover on a Narcotics Team and a Surveillance Team. Officer Riney graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. Married to wife Jennifer for 17 years, they have two daughters, one of whom wants to be a police officer, and a miniature Dachshund named Minnie. Officer Riney enjoys cars, four wheeling, concerts, music, and vacationing in North Carolina.
Officer Riney shares, “I am excited to be working with all of the students, staff, and parents. I want everyone to have a safe and happy learning place. I hope to make a positive impression on the students that they can take into adulthood. I want everyone to know the police are here to help. I want students to feel comfortable around police officers and to build positive relationships through positive interactions.” |
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Our District RN, Debbie Glazer, is a dedicated staff member who assists administrative teams with operational decisions, and health policy formulation and implementation. Glazer has been a nurse for over 15 years and has worked in various positions, including as a nurse for Oakland County and as a Nurse Educator.
Glazer provides education and guidance to school staff on issues related to school health. She works as an advocate for our students with any type of disease process or medical concerns that may need to be addressed while at school, such as following up on health concerns, supporting students with emergency plans for medical needs, and addressing student specific health concerns.
Glazer works as a liaison between school personnel, families, health care professionals and the community, and provides health education and assistance with decision-making about health, and immunization against preventable diseases.
District Nurse Debbie Glazer loves being an active member of the community by attending events and visiting our schools. Glazer is a BHS alumni, an avid animal lover, and enjoys spending time with her family. |
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Meet Our Administrator of Public Safety: |
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| Patrick Sidge, a retired police sergeant with a strong background as a School Liaison Officer, is the Administrator of Public Safety for Bloomfield Hills Schools.
Sidge served 25 years as a police officer in Berkley and Farmington Hills, 5 years as the Police Sergeant for Farmington Hills, and nine years of additional experience protecting our communities in various roles including as an SRO. Sidge attended Michigan State University, receiving a B.A. in Criminal Justice, and Northwestern University for a degree in Supervision of Police Personnel.
A native Michigander, he enjoys spending time with family, including his two German Shepherds and loves outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, and water sports.
“As a father, I know how important it is for your children to feel safe within their educational communities,” shares Sidge. “I work closely with the BHS staff, students, and parents to help ensure this. I look forward to continuing to get to know the BHS community and working together to create increased safety in our schools.” |
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