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School Resource Officer

Overview

The Cranston Police Department's School Resource Officer Unit is the primary working

liaison with the Cranston School Department. The S.R.O. unit works with the school

administrations to ensure a safe environment for students within and around the

schools. The S.R.O.s strive to keep communication lines open between our public

schools and the police department to identify and address any potential issues before

they can impact our schools' learning environment. The Police and School

Departments formalized a memorandum of understanding to memorialize 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.

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