Dani Mattiuzzo and James Brooking have noticed a "calmness" since their arrival.

But that wasn't always the case.

"It wasn't uncommon for there to be an underlying bubble of hostility," school-based police officer Dani Mattiuzzo said.

"It wasn't uncommon for there to be threats of fights and fights."

School-based police officers officially began their postings late last year, following overwhelming support across the Territory to have them reinstated.

Ten schools were selected as hubs for the program.

In Katherine, Senior Constable First Class Dani Mattiuzzo and Senior Indigenous Community Police Officer James Brooking spend the majority of their time at Katherine High School.

They are well know at the primary schools too, and those further afield; Barunga, Beswick, Pine Creek and Mataranka don't miss out.

Their day starts at the Katherine Police station where they talk to the shift sergeant and the on-going and off-going staff.

"We find out if there were any issues with youth from the previous night - there might have been an unlawful entry, or a missing kid - and we see if we can assist," Sen. Constable Mattiuzzo said.

"From there we come to the High School and talk with the executive staff.

"We will often branch off, so it is like two for the price of one."

Both officers do home visits if they are concerned a student is breaking away from school, and act as mediators with students who may be feeling the impacts of bulling.

"With 600 students in one space there will obviously be issues," Sen. Constable Mattiuzzo said.

"Cyber bulling, to me, is the number one issue, full stop. But it is not just a Katherine issue.

"The miss-use of social media is highly prevalent. Kids should be embracing and enjoying social media - there are a lot of benefits - but we try to educate students about the dangers of being impulsive.

"Social media is a trap when it comes to impulsivity. The old post and send can lead to considerable heart ache and grief and you can't take it back."

Education on laws, rights and responsibilities, the consequences of cyber bullying and protective behaviors, take up much of the school-based officer's time, as they move from school to school.

But they say they have built "amazing relationships" with the students and often have requests for one-on-one conversations.

"Our aim is to be used as an extra adult in life for support," Senior Indigenous Community Police Officer James Brooking said.

"I have noticed there has been a big decline in conflict, aggression and fighting, which is not solely attributed to us, the school has put in a lot of processes as well."

Sen. Constable Mattiuzzo puts the development down to presence and relationships.

"We have worked hard to break down the fear factor about what police do," she said.

"There are times we have had to enforce the law, but they will be treated fairly and they are not scared."

Dani Mattiuzzo and James Brooking have both weaved their way into the community as role models for many youth.

They both volunteer as mentors to youth at the YMCA, and James Brooking coaches the U18 Cowboys rugby team.

This posting is Dani Mattiuzzo's third stint of being a school-based police officer.

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