Students at Spring Valley High School organized a protest on Monday advocating for the return of former school resource officer Quancy Evelyn.

The SRO is no longer assigned to the school, and students are rallying for his reinstatement.

The East Ramapo School District says it hopes for a swift resolution between the police department and the village to restore the SRO program.

Students spoke highly of Officer Evelyn, emphasizing his role as a father figure and mentor to those without paternal figures in their lives. They await a response from the Village of Spring Valley regarding their request.