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memorializing each function's responsibilities to each other (signed by C.P.D.

12/2019).

Duties

This position's primary purpose is to serve the students and the schools during the

180-day school year, patrol all schools of the city – with special emphasis on the

secondary schools; and serve as a liaison between school administration, faculty,

students and the Police Department. Additionally, the S.R.O.s gather information

and intelligence on youth crime, gangs or any criminal activity in and around

Cranston Schools.

Functions

The function of the School Resource Officer is diverse, and all four S.R.O.s wear many

"hats" during their tours of duty:

• Visible, active law enforcement figure on campus dealing with any law related

issues.

• Classroom resource for instruction in the following areas: law related education,

violence diffusion, safety programs, alcohol and drug prevention, crime

prevention and other areas.

• Member of the faculty and administrative team working hand in hand to solve

problems in the school community.

• Resource for the students which will enable them to be associated with a law

enforcement officer in the student's environment.

• Resource to teachers, parents, and students for conferences on an individual

basis, dealing with individual questions or problems.

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