After 27 years of dedicated service, Ridgefield bids farewell to Officer Fernando Luis, the town’s first school resource officer, who retired from the police force on March 13th. Joining the Ridgefield Police Department in 1997, Luis transitioned from patrol officer to the pioneering SRO role in 2001, supporting Ridgefield High School until 2022. Throughout his tenure, Luis not only ensured campus safety but also educated students on vital topics like internet safety and substance abuse prevention. Beyond his policing duties, Luis coached girls’ soccer and earned numerous awards for his outstanding service.