School Resource Officer

 

ABOUT THE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PARTNERSHIP

The key component of the partnership between Park Hill School District and the Platte County Sheriff’s Department is to “close the gap” between law enforcement officers and young people; making connections between vulnerable populations in the community are vital for the safety of our community members and their families.

This is done by increasing positive attitudes towards law enforcement; teaching the value of our legal system; promoting respect for people and property and reducing juvenile delinquency by helping students formulate an awareness of rules, authority, and justice.

The School Resource Officer can spend more time interacting with students and teachers during the school day resulting in increased rapport and student-initiated contacts. This is done by following the Triad Model the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) teaches during basic SRO certification classes: the SRO is to be a mentor/informal counselor, an educator, and, lastly, a law enforcement officer.