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School Resource Officer:
Corporal Scott Moore
419 Wildcat Way, Lebanon, TN 37090:
Wilson Central High School
High School:
Grades 9-12
Hours 7:45am-3:45pm:
615-453-4600
Graduated from Smith County High School in 1995. Graduated from the
University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology in 1999.
Was hired by the Wilson County Sheriff's Department in '99 where I worked
Corrections for a period of 10 months. I then became an SRO @ West Wilson
Middle School for the 2000-01 school year and then transferred to Wilson
Central when it opened its doors in 2001.
WHAT IS A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER?
A School Resource Officer (SRO) is a certified police officer who is
assigned
full-time to a school. All SRO'S are certified by the National Association
of School Resource Officers and receive ongoing specialized training. The
SRO is similar to a "Community Oriented Police" Officer who is a member of
the community he or she serves and is aware of the special needs of his
community.
The SRO is a person students and parents can turn to offer help. A person
they can respect and depend upon. A person with real answers.
The SRO Program was first implemented in Flint, Michigan in 1951. Since the
program's inception it has successfully been put into practice in 35
states.
While there are no nationwide statistics to reflect the number of young
people SRO'S have guided away from delinquency; the general consensus of
people familiar with the program is that SRO'S have proven to be a valuable,
positive force in the lives of the school community, the SRO, faculty, staff
and students can truly work together to build safer schools.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF SRO'S
LAW ENFORCER
INSTRUCTOR ADVISOR
INSTRUCTOR
SRO'S visit classrooms to make presentations of a law related nature such as
Drug Education, Police and their role in society, the history of Law
Enforcement and other related topics. SRO'S are also available as a
resource
for teachers in developing specialty programs tailored to specific units of
study, court procedures, citizenship, self-esteem, forensic science, etc.
Through classroom instruction, students gain a better understanding of the
police and the importance of laws to a society.
LAW ENFORCER
Working with school administrators, SRO'S investigate criminal violations
which involve student's knowledge that investigations of criminal incidents
will be conducted is in itself a deterrent to delinquent behavior - a
primary
goal of the program.
Security and safety within the school are other concerns of SRO's. They
evaluate situations and make recommendations to school administrators in
reference to safety issues in the schools. the mere presence of an officer
helps deter unwanted persons from frequenting campuses.
It also serves as notice to students that contraband, such as weapons and
illegal substances, will not be tolerated at school.
ADVISOR
Students are encouraged to seek the personalized attention of SRO'S. Each
officer is specially trained to conduct informal, individual or group
discussions. SRO'S are available for conferences with students, parents and
faculty members regarding law related problems and crime prevention
techniques. SRO'S are familiar with various social services and local
community resources that are available for referral.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The involvement of SRO'S extends far beyond the classroom and normal
workday. Officers participate in parent teacher and faculty meetings,
student social and sporting events, and club projects. The presence of
SRO'S
tends to strengthen the student/police bonds and shows the officers'
commitment to the student, their education and safety.
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS
Are not school disciplinarians. An SRO takes collective action against
students only when there is a perceived violation of law.
Promote a better confidential source of our laws; why they were enacted and
their benefits.
Serve as a confidential source of counseling to students concerning problems
they face, especially as they relate to the law.
Serve to protect the school environment and maintain an atmosphere where
teachers feel safe to teach and students feel safe to learn.
Conduct classroom presentations on a variety of law related education
issues.
Help young people make more positive choices in their lives.
Work with parents, students, educators and the community to build safe
schools.
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