School Police

Mission Statement

The Norwin School District School Police shall protect and serve by monitoring and ensuring the safety and security of students, staff, community members, and property to create and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment by fostering open channels of communications, teamwork, and relationship development with students, teachers, staff, administrators, parents, community resources, and local law enforcement to identify and resolve potential safety and security issues.

Officer

Jeffrey Pritts

Officer Jeffrey Pritts retired in 2014, with 26 years’ experience, as a Greensburg City Police Officer. In October 2014, he was hired as a Mount Pleasant School District Police Officer. In November 2018, he was hired as Norwin’s first School District Police Officer. Officer Pritts has an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Westmoreland College and is a Certified Defensive Tactics instructor for Law Enforcement.

Why did you want to become a School Police Officer?

I like the school atmosphere; working with students, faculty, and staff, and being a part of keeping them all safe.

What is your favorite part of the job?

Encouraging students who are going through life-struggling issues. Having lunch with the high school principals and Athletic Director.

What are your Hobbies outside of work?

Spending time with my wife and 2 adult children.

Playing Drums

Martial Arts Training

Officer

Matthew Lisovich

Officer Matthew Lisovich has 35 years as a sworn Police Officer, over 15 years as a Lieutenant, and several years as a Juvenile Officer and a NASRO certified School Resource Officer. He also has extensive training and experience in school-related and public-related Critical Incident Response to active shooters and high-risk events. Officer Lisovich has extensive training and experience in domestic violence and bullying, and spent numerous years on the Pa Attorney General's Drug Task Force.

While his office is located at Hillcrest Intermediate School, Officer Lisovich will help maintain the safety and protection of our students, staff, and visitors across the district.

What do you hope to do here at Norwin?
I hope to have the opportunity to mentor and show our students that Police Officers are truly here to help them and are very approachable. I also hope that our students will come to know that I'm not just here in a Law Enforcement capacity but also as a bridge to assist them in many aspects of their daily routines.

What do you like about Norwin School District?

I, along with my wife, love everything about Norwin, including the teachers, counselors, administrators, coaches, and staff. The District takes a proactive approach to not only our children's education but also their safety and security. All five of our children are Norwin Graduates, and our grandchildren are starting their educational careers here.

What are your hobbies outside of work?
In my off time, I enjoy going to the gym, spending time with my grandchildren, and being with family and friends.

Contact

Have a question or non-emergency concern that you'd like to ask or share with our School Police Department? Contact Officer Pritts or Officer Lisovich.

If you need immediate assistance and/or are reporting an event that could immediately affect the school community, please call 911 to be put into contact with North Huntingdon Township Police Department or Irwin Borough Police Department.