A police officer in the Butler Area School District is being honored for going above and beyond.
On Friday, state and federal officials celebrated Broad Street Elementary School Police Officer James Green, also known as “Officer Jim.”
Green was selected as a recipient of the prestigious Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award. The accolade given out by the U.S. Department of Education honors those who play a vital role in the welfare, safety and success of students.
A school spokesperson says Green, a retired police officer, is a parent volunteer who started at Broad Street in 2021 and knows his job is to protect the kids.
Green is known for many things at the elementary school, like fist bumps, custom cartoons or a penny drive to help the local Humane Society.
“As a school police officer, he goes above and beyond to serve as a father figure, a mentor, and a protector,” Gov. Josh Shapiro said in a statement. “His unwavering commitment to the well-being of Broad Street Elementary School students, his selfless service to his community, and his daily example of integrity and care make him a true hero to Pennsylvania students. Officer Green embodies the very best of what it means to serve and inspire, and on behalf of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, I am proud that he has been recognized as one of the most outstanding school employees nationally.”
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