Jordan-Elbridge adds fourth school resource officer; move will help provide coverage during nighttime events and practices

Starting this year, Lynette DelFavero will be the fourth school resource officer (SRO) at Jordan-Elbridge. She joins a team that includes Edward McIlroy at Elbridge Elementary, Dennis Burlingame at Jordan-Elbridge Middle School and Timothy Siddall at Jordan-Elbridge High School.

The positions ensure that there is an SRO for each school in the district, and also enables the district to provide security at nighttime events and practices.

DelFavero – who has two children in the district – brings more than 20 years of law enforcement to JE. She recently retired as a deputy chief at the Syracuse Police Department.

A native of Jamesville, she earned a bachelor’s degree in sports and exercise science from the University at Buffalo and a master’s in public administration from Marist College.

Her duties at JE include monitoring the cafeteria at lunch, being present at dismissal and throughout the day and interacting with students.
“I’m hoping to be someone students feel comfortable coming to and talking with. Hopefully, I can be a mentor,” she said.

High school SRO Timothy Siddall, who is going into his seventh year in the district, says the school community will benefit from increased coverage.

“By having a fourth SRO, we’ll have someone in the building during nighttime practices and other events,” he said.

“In this day and age it’s important to have someone there because you’re infinitely better off.”

Burlingame knew DelFavero from their time working together at the Syracuse Police Department. He says she’s an easygoing person who really listens to what a person has to say.
 
He also touts her mentoring abilities.

“She made it to the top of a tough profession. She’s a very accomplished person,” he said.

DelFavero said she went into law enforcement because she wanted to help people and stand up for kids who don’t have a voice for themselves.

“I’m looking forward to being around the kids and being around the family atmosphere at JE,” she said.

“I want to build upon the relationships I already have here.”