Lt. Deputy Tori Mason, School Resource Officer at Niceville High School, has been named the 2021 SRO of the Year.

• The award recognizes an individual that has gone above and beyond the normal duties of an SRO and has shown the dedication and tireless work ethic to enhance the school resource officer philosophy of counselor, teacher and law enforcement officer.

Deputy Mason initially began her career as an investigator for Child and Family Services but later realized her true calling was in Law Enforcement. 

“Deputy Mason has a giving heart, helping students navigate struggles at home and in the classroom,” said Marcus Chambers, Superintendent. “She loves her job and her passion for students’ safety is impossible to miss.”