Medicine Hat police return school resource officers for 2026-27 year
Four constables will be based in Medicine Hat area schools this year, with a new sergeant overseeing the program as liaison to schools.
Medicine Hat Police Service has resumed its School Resource Officer program for the 2026-27 school year, placing officers in schools to build relationships with students, staff and families while supporting school safety.
Const. Brent Bohrn returns to Crescent Heights High School and Const. Jason Van Mulligen to Medicine Hat High School. Const. Chris Mueller will cover Monsignor McCoy High School, Notre Dame Academy and St. Mary's School, while Const. MacKenzie Kipta will serve Alexandra Middle School, The Dr. Roy Wilson Learning Center and The Pathways School. Each officer has an office within their assigned school.
Sgt. Travis Funk has taken on the role of supervisor of the Community Support Unit and will act as liaison between police and schools across Medicine Hat. He will also coordinate the Encouraging Positive Informed Choices (EPIC) program along with police coverage for local special events and extra-duty events.
Police say the officers will remain in schools throughout the year to provide education on youth-related issues, offer a visible police presence, and work with school communities to support safe learning environments for students, parents and educators.
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