School Resource Officers

School Resource Officers

Meet Our School Resource Officers



Barberton High School
School Resource Officer
 
330-753-1084 ext  25516


Officer Marty Eberhart has proudly served the City of Barberton Police Department for 20 years. Currently in his sixth year as a School Resource Officer for Barberton City Schools, he is dedicated to maintaining a safe and positive environment for students. Officer Eberhart is a seasoned member of the Barberton SWAT team, with 11 years of tactical experience, and is also a Certified Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Officer for Summit County.

Officer Eberhart also serves as the Public Information Officer for the Barberton Police Department and is a skilled instructor in Mobile Field Force tactics, Less Lethal techniques, and Chemical Munitions. He is an ALICE-trained instructor, helping schools and organizations prepare for active shooter situations. Officer Eberhart is a proud graduate of Barberton High School, deeply connected to his community.

Barberton Middle School
School Resource Officer
 
330-745-9950 ext 22119



Barberton Intermediate School
School Resource Officer
 
330-745-5492 ext 23101


Officer Kevin Landals has proudly served with the Barberton Police Department for nine years. This year marks his first as a full-time School Resource Officer (SRO), though he has worked with the local preschool for the past five years while also performing patrol duties. Officer Landals is an active member of both the department’s Bike Unit and Drone Unit and is certified as a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) officer for Summit County.

A graduate of Barberton High School, Officer Landals went on to attend the University of Akron, where he earned a degree in Technical Studies. He is committed to lifelong learning and recently completed a certificate in Anti-Money Laundering Investigations.

Barberton Primary School
School Resource Officer
 
330-825-2183 ext 24101


Officer Steve Coburn has dedicated 25 years to the City of Barberton Police Department, where he has cultivated a diverse and distinguished career. A Certified Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Officer for Summit County, he is also a highly trained Crisis and Hostage Negotiator. Officer Coburn's extensive experience includes serving in both the Patrol and Detective Bureaus, with a focus on Sexual Assault Investigations. He has been a member of the Barberton SWAT team for 15 years, specializing as a Sniper/Operator.

As a Field Training Officer (FTO), Officer Coburn mentors new recruits, and his expertise extends to working with the Internet Crimes Against Children (I.C.A.C.) task force. He is also a key member of the Sexual Assault Response Team (S.A.R.T.) and serves as an instructor in Handgun and Assault Rifle tactics. A proud Barberton High School graduate, Officer Coburn furthered his education at the University of Akron, earning a degree in Criminal Justice. He continues to pursue advanced training in Emergency Management and Homeland Security.

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