Episode Description

In this episode of the H2Know Podcast, host Zach Harig sits down with Deputy John Dekkinga, School Resource Officer for Hamilton Community Schools and a deputy with the Allegan County Sheriff’s Office.

A 2018 graduate of Hamilton High School, Deputy Dekkinga reflects on what it’s like returning to his home district in a new role — one that goes far beyond law enforcement. Together, they dive into school safety, relationship-building with students, school zone speed enforcement, red light violations around school buses, and how parents can help keep kids safe both on the road and online.

This candid conversation pulls back the curtain on what an SRO actually does day-to-day, why presence matters, and how proactive communication and trust can prevent problems before they start.

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