According to the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO),
the roles and responsibilities of SROs include the following:
- Work closely with the school principal(s), meeting at least on a
weekly basis.
- Provide a program of educational leadership to the students, parents
and faculty addressing tobacco, alcohol, and other drug issues, gang
activity, violence diffusion, violence prevention, crime prevention, and
safety issues in the school community.
- Act as a communication liaison with law enforcement agencies and
provide basic information concerning students on campusesserved by the
officer.
- Gather information regarding potential problems such as criminal
activity, gang activity, student unrest, and identify particular
individuals who may be a disruptive influence to the school and/ or
students.
- Take steps appropriate and consistent with a law enforcement officer’s
duty when a crime occurs. Refer students and their families to the
appropriate agencies for assistance when a need is determined.
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