The primary function of the School Resource Officer (SRO) is to establish and maintain a positive relationship with the schools in our contract cities. The SRO shall be available as a resource for all members of the academic community. The SRO shall present a positive image of the Office of the Sheriff and law enforcement in general.

The School Resource Officer's functions will include but are not limited to the following.

• Interact with and be a resource for the principals, vice or assistant principals, deans and other administrators of each school in their assigned contract city.
• Interact with and be a resource for the faculty of each school and encourage teachers to involve the officer in class situations.
• Interact with and be a resource for the school district superintendents and school board members.
• Attend meetings and be a resource for the PTA and other parent groups.
• Address student in classrooms, assemblies, and special interest clubs on subjects, directly and indirectly, related to law enforcement.
• Make him/herself available to discuss personal problems with students and parents.
• Develop a rapport and camaraderie with all students and groups.
• Work with school officials and parent groups to safeguard the safety of students and staff on and around school campuses.
• Work with the Juvenile Probation Department to establish and maintain youth programs including peer court, diversion alternatives, truancy abatement and early intervention.