New SRO will serve Nevada Schools this fall

Nevada Police Officer Skyler Koder will take over as the Student Resource Officer (SRO) in the Nevada Schools this fall. Koder, who joined the NPSD in December of 2023, has experience working as both a teachers’ aide and a long-term special education sub in other school districts. He’s excited to be back in the school setting full-time.
“I’ve always liked the opportunity to be in the schools, creating bonds with students. I’m looking forward to developing relationships with the students and even their parents in this new role,” he said.
The SRO position in the Nevada Schools was re-established last year after a long pause thanks, in part, to support from many in the community who wanted to improve school safety. Officer Lane Vanderhart became the first officer to serve in the re-established SRO position during the 2025-26 school year.
Police Chief Chris Brandes said Vanderhart and Koder mutually agreed to the transition of Koder to the role this year, with Vanderhart wanting to return to a patrol role in the Department, and Koder hoping to become a long-term fixture as SRO with the school district.
Koder has already worked with some students in the Nevada Schools as member of the wrestling and track coaching teams, mostly before he joined the Nevada Police Department where scheduling made it difficult to continue the coaching jobs.
Koder describes his personality as easy-going and laid-back. He wants students to know they don’t need to be afraid to stop in and talk to him about anything that’s on their mind. “I’ll have an open-door policy,” he said.
Koder and his wife, Tanner, have three daughters, and their oldest will start kindergarten this fall. “It will be unique to be working in the schools and be able to see my own daughter there from time to time,” he said.