The Fort Myers Police Department is very committed to several programs aimed at building a rapport with young people and helping prevent juvenile crime. The agency's youth programs are supervised by Sergeant Pat Gallagher. Ten full-time police officers are assigned as school resource officers to the city's four middle schools, two public high schools, three alternative school and one coordinates the D.A.R.E. Program..

School resource officers enhance the relationship between students and law enforcement and promote positive behavior by utilizing the resources of both the school district and the police department. The officers have daily contact with the student body and assist victims, parents and administrators with any law enforcement needs.

Most importantly, the SROs interact with students in the classroom, at sporting events, on field trips and at other extracurricular activities, and are available for counseling sessions.