ROLES OF THE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER (SRO)
EducatorSchool Resource Officers provide presentations on law related topics. The emphasis is on educating students about the law and their role in society as law abiding citizens. SRO's are also available to speak to students, parents and provide ongoing training to administrators and faculty on law enforcement.
Counselor
School Resource Officers counsel students on a variety of issues, including anger control, personal conflicts, drug and alcohol concerns, physical abuse and neglect and other matters that are some way connected with the law. SRO's work closely with school principals, counselors, social workers and psychologists to provide appropriate levels of information and student support.
Law Enforcement Officer
School Resource Officers conduct criminal investigations and make arrests utilizing the same criteria as a patrol officer. The SRO works with school administrators, parents and the juvenile justice system to hold offenders accountable for their actions while not clogging the justice system with cases, which could be resolved within the school by alternative means.
Program Operation
1. To investigate all complaints or criminal activity on school campuses within the schools the SRO is assigned to.
2. To assist all law enforcement agencies, probation departments, and social service agencies in follow-up investigations where a student was involved.
3. To develop and present classroom presentations to include but not limited too:
- General Safety (K-2)
- Stranger Danger (K-5)
- Bicycle Safety (K-5)
- Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Awareness (Grades 1-12)
- DUI (High School)
- Conflict Resolution (Grade 4)
- Domestic Violence, Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault
- Career Development (Law Enforcement as a career)