Who and What is an SRO?

Who and what is the school resource officer(SRO)?

As a visible, active law enforcement figure on campus dealing with any law-related issues.

As a classroom resource for instruction in the following areas: law related education, violence diffusion, safety programs, alcohol and drug prevention and D.A.R.E. programs in certain locations.

As a member of the faculty and administrative team working hand in hand to solve problems in the school community.

Foster a positive relationship with  students which enable students to be associated with a law enforcement figure in the students environment.

As a resource to teachers and parents,  available for conferences on an individual basis, dealing with individual problems or questions.

As a counseling resource in areas which may affect the educational environment but may be of law-related nature.

Some of the Goals of the Resource Officer:

Bridge the gap between police officer and young people and increase positive attitudes toward law enforcement.

Teach the value of our legal system.

Pomote respect for people and property.

Reduce juvenile crime by helping students formulate an awareness of rules, authority and justice.

To take a personal interest in students and their activities.

Allowing students access to the legal system.

To give students a realistic picture of our laws and legal system so they will have an investment in supportig and improving it.

Instruct students on how to avoid becoming a victim through self awareness and crime prevention.

If you have never met your SRO, introduce yourself!!!!!!!!