School Resource Officer News

We would like to share the news that our School Resource Officer, Corporal Gerrod Visel, has retired. While we will miss his daily presence in our buildings, we are grateful for the lasting impact he has made on our school community.

Corporal Visel joined Dexter Community Schools in 2018, where he quickly became a trusted and familiar presence for students and staff alike. His commitment to safety, relationship-building, and community service will impact our district for years to come. We extend our sincere thanks to Corporal Visel and wish him all the best in his well-earned retirement.

We are pleased to introduce Brian Ward as our new School Resource Officer. Deputy Ward has twelve years of experience with the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department, where he has served as a Police Training Officer and as the Assistant Team Leader for the Crisis Negotiation Team.

Deputy Ward is a graduate of Belleville High School and Washtenaw Community College. Outside of work, he has coached travel baseball and is an avid Harley-Davidson enthusiast.

Hearty congratulations to Corporal Visel on his well-earned retirement and a very warm welcome to Deputy Ward.

Sincerely,