Meet our SROs
Obion County School Resource Officers
What is an S.R.O.?
The School Resource Officer Program is a nationally, (NASRO), and state, (TNSRO), accepted program involving placement of a law enforcement officer within the educational environment on several different levels. The officer is involved in a variety of functions:
- 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, conflict resolution, safety programs, alcohol and drug prevention, crime prevention, etc.
- As a member of the faculty and administrative team working hand in hand to solve problems in the school community.
- As a resource for the students, which will enable students to be associated with a law enforcement figure in the student’s environment.
- As a counseling resource in areas which may affect the educational environment but may be of a law-related nature.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Work closely with principal, assistant principals, school counselors, and other school personnel.
Provide educational programs to students, parents, and staff. - Act as a communication liaison with other local law enforcement agencies.
- Be investigative as it pertains to potential problems such as criminal activity, gang activity, etc.
- Refer students and their families to the appropriate agencies for assistance when a need is determined.
Law enforcement education: School resource officers often give presentations on subjects including school safety, the dangers of drug abuse and bullying, online safety tips, and other topics related to law enforcement. SRO duties may also include being called upon to educate teachers and staff about various safety precautions and dangers.
School patrols: A resource officer's job description also includes patrolling school grounds, ensuring safety, looking for broken fencing, unlocked doors or gates, viewing video and closed-circuit TV security monitors, and watching for strangers or suspicious activity in or around campus.
Home visits: Conducting home visits to contact parents of at-risk students and assisting those families.
Emergency Management: In addition to formal prevention measures such as threat assessments and safety plans, SROs can also intervene with students at risk of violence. In an actual emergency, such as an attack or a natural disaster, SROs respond in their law enforcement capacity and act as a liaison between the school and first responders
School patrols: A resource officer's job description also includes patrolling school grounds, ensuring safety, looking for broken fencing, unlocked doors or gates, viewing video and closed-circuit TV security monitors, and watching for strangers or suspicious activity in or around campus.
Home visits: Conducting home visits to contact parents of at-risk students and assisting those families.
Emergency Management: In addition to formal prevention measures such as threat assessments and safety plans, SROs can also intervene with students at risk of violence. In an actual emergency, such as an attack or a natural disaster, SROs respond in their law enforcement capacity and act as a liaison between the school and first responders