Pittsboro, NC – Chatham County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Herbie Stubbs has been elected President of the North Carolina Association of School Resource Officers (NCASRO). With a long history of dedication to school safety and student well-being, Stubbs steps into this new role following a two-year term as the Association’s Vice President. He will serve as President for the next two years.
The NCASRO’s mission includes disseminating valuable information, advising on law enforcement in schools, promoting good citizenship, and enhancing social behavior among students. The Association is a non-profit organization led by an Executive Board and divided into eight regions, each with its own representative.
Deputy Stubbs emphasized the importance of the NCASRO in equipping SROs with the necessary tools and networks to perform their duties effectively. “One of the biggest pieces is networking with other School Resource Officers from across the state,” he said. “It’s also a good tool for gathering information from other agencies and other officers in dealing with various situations. You may, for instance, talk with an officer that has been involved in an active shooter situation, learn how they responded. Or you might have a student transfer from other school systems. I’ve had SROs from other counties call me and say, ‘Tell me about this student.’ And I’ve done the same, vice versa.”
Deputy Stubbs, an SRO with the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office for 17 years, expressed a deep passion for his role. “I think this is one of the most important jobs in the Sheriff’s Office,” he said. “Everybody has their niche. My niche is SRO, and that’s where I hope to retire.”
Deputy Stubbs serves as the SRO at Seaforth High School, where his wife teaches, and his youngest daughter is a sophomore. “It’s pretty unique that me, my wife, and my daughter are all in the same school,” he remarked.
He highlighted the multifaceted role SROs play in schools. “We wear multiple hats,” he said. “First, we’re there for the security and safety of all faculty, staff, and students. We’re also counselors, teachers, mentors, role models. I’ve also coached football and softball.”
Deputy Stubbs said he’s grateful to the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office for its strong support. “I would like to thank the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office, especially Sheriff [Mike] Roberson and Chief Deputy [Steve] Maynor for their support and for allowing me to be part of the Association over the years.”
Deputy Stubbs’ election as President of the NCASRO marks a significant milestone in his career, reflecting his dedication to fostering safe and supportive learning environments for students across North Carolina.