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One of the most important aspects of the SRO program is the ability of the officer to develop teamwork in fighting many problems that students of today are facing. The SRO works with many agencies such as school based-youth programs, the Department of Juvenile Justice, and others to provide teen health services, substance abuse counseling, mental health counseling, and parent, student, and staff counseling.
The basic outline of duties for the SRO includes investigating crimes that occur within the school and on school property, creating a positive role model for students, creating a link between law enforcement and the students, and being a resource for parents, staff, administration, and students in regards to law enforcement and community problems.
At Mt. Vernon Township High School, the SRO works with the administration, educators, and counselors. The role each plays is dependent on the needs of the situation. Mt. Vernon Township High School is dedicated to providing an education to all of their students.
What School Resource Officers are:
- First and foremost, they are law enforcement officers whose primary purpose is to "keep the peace" in their schools so that studetns can learn and teachers can teach.
- They are law related counselors who provide guidance on law related issues to students and act as a link to support services both inside and outside the school environment.
- They are law related education teachers who provide schools with an additional resource by sharing their expertise in the classroom.
