(Atlantic, Iowa) – Officials with the Atlantic Police Department and Atlantic Community School District, Monday (today) announced Officer Ben Sandy joined the Atlantic Police Department in April of 2025, and will be assigned to the role of School Resource Officer (SRO).

Officer Sandy comes to the A-PD with three years of experience as a police officer. He has previously worked for the Centerville Police Department, as a Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputy. Officer Sandy is married with three children.

Outside of staying busy with his family, he enjoys woodworking and illustrating in his free time. Officer Sandy is excited to take on the role of SRO and looks forward to working with the staff and students of the Atlantic Community School District.

Officer Ben Sandy, Atlantic’ new School Resource Office (SRO) 4-7-25

Officer Sandy will spend his first week getting to know our town and he will also spend some time shadowing the Shelby County SRO. Atlantic Police Chief Devin Hogue said beginning next week, the plan is to have Officer Sandy in the schools.

Because of the level of training and knowledge that needs to be learned for this position, Chief Hogue said “We intend for him to use the rest of this school year as an opportunity to acclimate himself to the schools, get to know the students and staff, and begin building relationships for success.”