School Resource Officer's Desk Reference

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Roles and Responsibilities (cont)

     
  • Refrain from functioning as a school disciplinarian.
     
  • Attend meetings of parent groups and faculty- wide in-service sessions.
     
  • Be available for conferences with students, parents, and faculty members to assist with problems related to law enforcement and crime prevention.
     
  • Confer with school administration to develop strategies to prevent or minimize dangerous situations on or near the campus.
     
  • Promote citizen awareness of law enforcement efforts on campus to ensure the peaceful operation of school related programs and build support with students.
     
  • Whenever possible attend school functions or extracurricular school events.
     
  • File police reports as required by a local  agency.
     
  • Abide by school board policies and consult with and coordinate activities through the school principal.

 

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