School Resource Officers Division

The School Resource Officer Division is commanded by Lt. Mike Mallow. The Hays County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) provides School Resource Officers (SROs) to the Wimberley, Dripping Springs, and Hays Consolidated Independent School Districts along with the San Marcos Academy. These SROs are licensed peace officers in the state of Texas as well as being full-time deputies with the Hays County Sheriff’s Office.

They have received additional training relevant to School Based Law Enforcement. During the school year they fulfill SRO duties with their assigned school and during the summer months, they fill in where needed as full-time deputies. As of January of 2025, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office employs 30 SROs as well as three corporals, one sergeant, and one lieutenant.

Sgt. Ronny Torres oversees all four school districts.

Cpl. Travis Terreo and Cpl. Richard Lozano are the supervisors for the Hays CISD campuses.

Cpl. Chase Crow is the supervisor for the Wimberley ISD, Dripping Springs ISD, and San Marcos Academy campuses.