PCSD 25 Welcomes New Lead School Resource Officer and Additional SRO

As part of its commitment to prioritizing safe schools, Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 (PCSD 25) is proud to announce the appointment of Sergeant Richard Sampson as Lead School Resource Officer (SRO) and to welcome Officer Casey Hollowell as the new SRO serving Chubbuck schools.

Sergeant Sampson brings twenty-three years of dedicated service with the Pocatello Police Department to his new role. His distinguished career includes service on the SWAT Team, Sniper Team, and the Southeast Idaho U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force. He has served as an instructor in Firearms, Defensive Tactics, and TASER, as well as Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure at Idaho State University’s Law Enforcement Program.

With seventeen years in the Patrol Division and six years in the Investigations Division as a General Detective specializing in violent crimes, Sergeant Sampson has a wealth of experience in law enforcement. His passion for officer skills development and commitment to community safety make him a natural fit for his new role as Lead SRO.

Outside of work, Sergeant Sampson enjoys working out, spending time with family and friends, and playing Frisbee with his dog. He has been married for 25 years and is a proud father of two.

Officer Hollowell joins the program with nearly five years of law enforcement experience. Originally from Orem, Utah, he began his career with the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office before relocating to the Pocatello/Chubbuck area, where his wife is from. He served as a detention deputy with the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office and later as a patrol officer for the City of Chubbuck.

A 2022 graduate of the Idaho State University POST Academy, Officer Hollowell has served as a patrol officer, DARE instructor for eight schools, and was selected to be the SRO for PV-TEC, Ellis Elementary, and Chubbuck Elementary. He is eager to continue his service to children and families through his new role as an SRO and DARE instructor with PCSD 25.

 “Our strong partnership with the City of Pocatello, the City of Chubbuck, and our local law enforcement agencies ensures the ongoing success of our robust School Resource Officer program,” said Dr. Douglas Howell, Superintendent. “Sergeant Sampson and Officer Hollowell will build on our strong tradition of safety and reinforce the foundation we have established to keep learners, staff, and school communities safe.”

PCSD 25 remains committed to fostering safe, supportive learning environments for all learners, staff, and families through its School Resource Officer program and supporting safety protocols.