The Wenatchee Police Department currently features two school resource officers funded through a partnership with the Wenatchee School District and the City.

The role of a school resource officer includes the following:

1. Working in schools to build positive relationships with students.
2. Addressing crime and disorder problems, gangs, and drug activities affecting or occurring in schools.
3. Focusing on keeping students out of the criminal justice system when possible and using alternatives to physical arrests.
4. Speaking in classrooms on relative topics such as illegal alcohol and drug use by minors, street gangs, safe internet use, and motor vehicle laws.
5. Conducting presentations to staff, parents, and other school involved individuals.
6. Encouraging compliance in school rules and criminal laws through prevention, intervention, and enforcement.
7. Acting as a law enforcement resource for school staff and students by providing direction and assistance with school safety, personal safety, and other legal matters.