MISSION

THE MISSION OF THE SRO PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND SECURE ATMOSPHERE IN AND AROUND OUR SCHOOL CAMPUS, TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL RESOURCE FOR SCHOOL STAFF IN THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS OF THE STUDENTS, AND TO BE A COUNSELOR FOR THOSE IN NEED OF GUIDANCE.

ORGANIZATION

THE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER SHALL BE A SWORN DEPUTY OF THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND HAVE AT LEAST TWO YEARS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERIENCE. THE SRO MUST COMPLETE SRO TRAINING THROUGH THE NCSA AND HAVE A PROFICIENT KNOWLEDGE IN PATROL, GENERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND IN CONDUCTING IN-DEPTH CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS.

DUTIES

THE FIRST AND FOREMOST DUTY IS TO PROTECT AND SERVE THE CITIZENS OF SURRY COUNTY. ALSO, TO ENFORCE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS, INVESTIGATE CRIMES, AND ASSIST OTHER OFFICERS WHEN NEEDED. TO DEVELOP A SAFE SCHOOL PROGRAM AND HELP SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION WITH DAILY ACTIVITIES ON THE SCHOOL CAMPUS. TO INTERACT WITH STUDENTS AND WORK WITH THE TOTAL SCHOOL POPULATION TO ENSURE A SAFE, ENJOYABLE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT.