School Resource Officers
Each District 155 school has a school resource officer (SRO), a police officer who has undertaken training specific to working in a school setting. For our schools, the SROs are full-time members of the Crystal Lake or Cary Police Department. These police officers are present to secure our buildings, investigate incidents at the school, and maintain order.
Stephanie Saavedra, Cary-Grove High School
Stephanie Saavedra has been the School Resource Officer (SRO) at Cary-Grove High School since August 2023. Officer Saavedra has been a member of the Cary Police Department since 2016. When not assigned to CGHS, Officer Saavedra is assigned to the Cary Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Section. Officer Saavedra maintains several professional certifications including firearms instructor and TASER instructor. She is also a member of the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS) Mobile Field Force. Officer Saavedra is passionate about her position as an SRO and works diligently at ensuring plans are in place to ensure the safety of the students and staff at CGHS. Officer Saavedra received her bachelor’s degrees in criminal justice and political science at UIC. During her down time, she enjoys spending time with her daughter and attending Broadway Musicals.
Scott Torkelson, Crystal Lake Central High School
Officer Scott Torkelson became the School Resource Officer at Crystal Lake Central High School in 2025. A Crystal Lake police officer since 2008, he brings nearly 20 years of law enforcement experience. Before joining CLC, he served in the Patrol Division as a Field Training Officer and instructor, was the SRO at Prairie Ridge High School, and worked with the Illinois State Police on the North Central Narcotics Task Force. Officer Torkelson is certified as a Juvenile Officer, teaches defensive tactics, and is trained as an Evidence Technician and Homicide Investigator. He remains active in the Illinois Juvenile Officers Association and the McHenry County Gang Task Force. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and four children, watching and coaching sports, and staying active.
Jason Duncan, Crystal Lake South High School
Jason Duncan has been the School Resource Officer (SRO) at Crystal Lake South High School since 2023. With over 20 years of law enforcement experience, Officer Duncan brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role. Before becoming an SRO, he spent seven years as a Detective in the Detectives Unit. Officer Duncan is a certified Juvenile Officer, Forensic Interviewer, Homicide Investigator and Evidence Technician. He is an active member of the McHenry County Juvenile Officers Association and is dedicated to improving the lives of the students he serves. A fun fact about officer Duncan is that his favorite superhero is Captain America! In his downtime, he loves to spend time with his family, whether that's practicing jiu jitsu with his two sons or cheering on the Chicago Bears.
Justin Rueff, Prairie Ridge High School
Justin Rueff is the School Resource Officer (SRO) at Prairie Ridge High School, and began serving as an SRO in August, 2022. Officer Rueff began his law enforcement career in 2016, and he currently serves as an officer with the Crystal Lake Police Department. As a member of the McHenry County Juvenile Officers Association and as a Certified Juvenile Officer, he has a passion to improve the lives of the students he serves. Officer Rueff is a District 155 graduate of Crystal Lake Central High School, and is a college graduate of Indiana University-Purdue