Section Two: SRO Program Goals

SRO Vision Statements

SRO Mission Statements

SRO Program Goals

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Vision Statements A roadmap to the

future Simple, concise and

direct Serves as a guide to

action Consistent with

organization’s values

Fresno (Ca.) Vision Statement:

We will be a model law enforcement agency, nationally accredited, and viewed internally and externally as professional, enthusiastic, and trustworthy. We are committed to rewarding our employees for creativity, hard work, and being responsive to the needs of our community. We will treat our employees and our citizens with dignity and respect, continually striving to meet their needs. We will operate with fiscal prudence as we effectively manage our resources, while providing the highest level of service and protection to our citizens.

Indianapolis (In) School Police Vision Statement:

By the year 2005 the Indianapolis Public Schools Police Department

will be widely recognized as a school police department that is guided by high expectations and

standards of excellence.

Toronto Police Service Vision Statement:

Our service is committed to being a world leader in policing through excellence, innovation,

continuous learning, quality leadership, and management. We are committed to deliver police services, which are sensitive to the

needs of our communities, involving collaborative partnerships and teamwork to overcome challenges. We take pride in what

we do and measure our success by the satisfaction of our members and their

communities.

Mission of the SRO Program

“An SRO means a career law enforcement officer, with sworn authority, deployed in community-oriented policing, and assigned by the employing police department or agency to work in collaboration with school and community-based organizations.”

Part Q of Title 1 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, amended 1998

Three Primary Roles of the SRO

Problem solver and liaison to community services

Educator Safety expert and law enforcer

Part Q of Title 1 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, amended 1998

SRO Program Goals Active law enforcement figure on campus

dealing with any law and safety/public order related issue

Classroom resource for instruction in law related education, violence prevention/ diffusion, safety programs, alcohol and drug prevention, crime prevention, citizenship and other areas

Faculty and administrative team partner, working to solve problems in the school community

Resource for the students that will enable students to be associated with a law enforcement figure in the student’s environment

Resource to teachers, parents, and students for conferences on an individual basis, dealing with individual problems, concerns or questions

Counseling resource, in areas that may affect the educational environment but may be a law-related nature

SRO Program Goals

Visibility Uniform: plainclothes, “soft uniform”, humanizing Vehicle: marked vs. unmarked Classroom presentations, marketing

Police Equipment Armed vs. unarmed Training & equipment Gun, handcuffs, radio, extra ammunition, etc…

Paradigm Shift for the SRO Proactive vs. reactive Building relationships Poster campaigns & announcements Crime watch or school based Crime Stoppers Campaigns School clubs Patrolling student hangouts Being a positive role model

SRO Program Challenges

Being a positive role model

Appearance Relationship with faculty Visibility Relationship with parents interaction

SRO resource materials

Date rape Juvenile Law Drugs and alcohol Domestic Violence Child abuse Rape crisis Violence diffusion Gangs activity and alternatives Bullying and prevention

Planning Exercise

Take 15 minutes to complete the exercise on page 43

Mission Vision Values

SRO Program Goals should reflect…

SRO Goals & Objectives

The NASRO Triad: Law Enforcement

Officer Teacher/Educator Counselor

So, what are some goals within this Triad that youwould like your SROprogram to accomplish?

At a Minimum…….

a purpose a trained SRO manager support from your administration support from local school board motivated and qualified School Resource

Officers SRO Unit policies and procedures lesson plans and resources for SRO’s to

use in schools position specific, skills & knowledge based

training for each SRO