SARASOTA
COUNTY, October 31, 2018 – To better ensure the safety and security of
students, staff and school communities, the Sarasota County School District today
announced a strategic shift in school safety that will lead to improved
security systems and greater collaboration with local law enforcement and
school leaders.
The
first announcement is the appointment of Timothy Enos, current Captain and
Emergency Operations Bureau Commander with the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office, as the school
district’s new Executive Director of Safety and Security and Chief of Police,
pending employee background checks and School Board approval. Captain Enos, who
has a successful and longstanding tenure with the school district, will oversee
all strategic safety functions of the Sarasota County Schools Police
Department. His appointment coincides with Michael Andreas leaving the school
district.
The
second announcement is the reassignment of Police Chief Paul Grohowski to a
senior administrative role working to improve school campus security systems
throughout the district.
The
school district will also task Sergeant Steve Kim of the Sarasota County
Schools Police Department to serve as interim Chief of Police during the
month-long transition. Sheriff Tom Knight is assisting the school district by
providing an opportunity for Captain Enos to transition into his role
throughout the month of November until his background check and School Board
appointment are concluded.
“I
am thrilled to have Captain Timothy Enos join the school district as its new
Executive Director and Chief of Police,” commented Todd Bowden, superintendent
of Sarasota County Schools. “Tim is homegrown. He is a graduate of Riverview
High School and a product of the Sarasota County School District. He has
previously served as interim Chief of Police and a School Resource Officer in
Sarasota County Schools and really understands the important nuances between school
principals, administrators and school safety personnel. I can’t think of a more
qualified person in Southwest Florida to serve in this capacity, and we are
fortunate to have Tim lead the next chapter of the Sarasota County Schools
Police Department. Our thanks go out to Sheriff Tom Knight for supporting our
police department and working with us during this transition. The school
district remains deeply committed to our school-based police force and I also
want to thank Michael Andreas and Paul Grohowski for their leadership standing
up the police department these last three months. I am confident Captain Enos
will further enhance the direction and productivity of the amazing men and
women who serve as SROs in our schools who work diligently to keep our children
safe.”
“I
am deeply honored to be the next Executive Director and Chief of Police with
Sarasota County Schools,” noted Timothy Enos. “Keeping our students and school
communities safe is a top priority and I look forward to collaborating with other
law enforcement agencies and the men and women of the Sarasota County Schools
Police Department to ensure the safety and well-being of our children.”
“Tim’s
passion for education, children, and his community is evident from the work he
has done here at the sheriff’s office including his 15 years of service to our
Youth Services Section,” said Sheriff Tom Knight. “Superintendent Bowden has
selected a very capable professional to assist him as the district continues
its transition into a fully functioning police department. I am happy to
support Tim during this next phase of his career and feel confident he will be
a strong asset to the Sarasota County School district, its parents, and
students.”
“There
is something unique and special about School Resource Officers and the
superhero status they have with students every day,” said Jeff Maultsby, COO of
Sarasota County Schools. “Timothy Enos’ tenure with Sarasota County Schools,
his management roles with the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and leadership roles
with numerous school-based police officer associations make him an ideal
candidate to lead the future of the Sarasota County Schools Police Department.
We are fortunate to have someone like Tim who comes with built-in trust,
dedication and passion for making a difference leading the future endeavors of
our police department. Tim’s remarkable track record stands for itself, and I
look forward to collaborating with him and our local law enforcement partners
to make our schools even safer going forward.”
Captain
Enos has served with the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office for more than 15
years and is currently responsible for the overall operation of the emergency
operations bureau. Prior to his role as Captain, Enos served in numerous
positions in the Sheriff’s Office Youth Services Section, working with the
school district to develop departmental policies and procedures for School
Resource Deputy programs. He is well-versed in providing counseling to students
and leading workshops with school district staff on criminal justice matters
that emphasize preventative intervention strategies. Captain Enos also serves
as the current Executive Director of the Florida
Association of School Resource Officers and is a senior national instructor
and advisory Board member of the School Safety
Advocacy Council.
His thorough knowledge of school-based policing makes him an ideal candidate to
assume the role of Executive Director and Chief of Police.
Captain
Enos holds a bachelor’s degree from Florida State
University
and is a graduate of the Command Officers Development Course at the University of Louisville/Southern Police Institute. Earlier this
year, Enos graduated from the Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Leadership Sarasota
program and the Florida Sheriff’s Association Commanders Academy. Captain Enos
is a recipient of the Drug Free Youth Monica Beckett Leadership Award, the
National Association of School Resource Officers Model Agency Award, the Los
Angeles School Police Officers Association Leadership Award and a recipient of
the School Safety Advocacy Council Presidential Citation. Enos currently lives
in Sarasota and enjoys being a part of the Riverview High School baseball
coaching staff.
About
Sarasota County Schools
Sarasota County Schools is committed to providing unrivaled
academic, emotional and civic growth to every student, every day. As one of the
leading employers on the Suncoast, Sarasota County Schools boasts 53 schools
that expertly cater to the diverse needs of over 43,000 students. We are one of
two Florida school districts to consistently earn an A-grade every year since
2004. Our passionate educators empower students to take charge of their
academic and personal success, a practice we believe fosters lifelong growth
and achievement. We actively maintain the district’s tradition of excellence
and ensure that tradition extends to all students. Our commitment to our
students extends beyond graduation to make sure they not only graduate on time
but do so college and career ready. Want to take your student’s education to
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