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The SRO, School Resource Officer, is a nationally accepted program involving the placement of a law enforcement
officer within the educational environment. The officer, while in school, is involved in a variety of functions
aimed at prevention. Besides being an active high profile law enforcement officer, the SRO is a resource for
students, parents, teachers and administrators regarding law issues. Another duty for the SRO is being a link
to other service agencies, which provide preventive and counseling services within the school district. Working
hand-in-hand with the Principal in each school, the SRO assists with finding solutions to problems affecting
school age children. The basic outline of duties for the SRO includes investigating crimes that occur within
the school and on school property, providing security at school sporting events, creating a positive role model
for students, creating a link between law enforcement and the students, and being a resource for parents, staff,
administrators, and students in regards to law enforcement and community problems.