Police Chief Roy McClurkin greets students before class at Newberry Elementary.

Sergeant Richard Mercer opens the door for a young man at Newberry Elementary School.

Sergeant Mike Hawkins opens the door for two students at Newberry Elementary.

Captain Kevin Goodman smiles at a student as he opens the car door.

Patrolman Dustin Shaw (right) and Sergeant Mike Hawkins (left) open the door for students at Newberry Elementary School on March 13.

Sergeant Mike Hawkins greets a student before class at Newberry Elementary School.

Police Chief Roy McClurkin greets students before class at Newberry Elementary.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/web1_DSC07593edit.jpgPolice Chief Roy McClurkin greets students before class at Newberry Elementary. Elyssa Haven | For The Newberry Observer

Sergeant Richard Mercer opens the door for a young man at Newberry Elementary School.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/web1_DSC07576edit.jpgSergeant Richard Mercer opens the door for a young man at Newberry Elementary School. Elyssa Haven | For The Newberry Observer

Sergeant Mike Hawkins opens the door for two students at Newberry Elementary.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/web1_DSC07607edit.jpgSergeant Mike Hawkins opens the door for two students at Newberry Elementary. Elyssa Haven | For The Newberry Observer

Captain Kevin Goodman smiles at a student as he opens the car door.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/web1_DSC07584edit.jpgCaptain Kevin Goodman smiles at a student as he opens the car door. Elyssa Haven | For The Newberry Observer

Patrolman Dustin Shaw (right) and Sergeant Mike Hawkins (left) open the door for students at Newberry Elementary School on March 13.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/web1_DSC07587edit.jpgPatrolman Dustin Shaw (right) and Sergeant Mike Hawkins (left) open the door for students at Newberry Elementary School on March 13. Elyssa Haven | For The Newberry Observer

Sergeant Mike Hawkins greets a student before class at Newberry Elementary School.
https://www.newberryobserver.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/web1_DSC07581edit.jpgSergeant Mike Hawkins greets a student before class at Newberry Elementary School. Elyssa Haven | For The Newberry Observer