School Resource Officer Unit

School Resource Officer Unit Mission

The mission of the SRO Unit is to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive learning environment for all students attending the five school districts in which the City of Colorado Springs has entered into agreements. The SROs accomplish this mission by working in cooperative, proactive, and problem-solving partnership with the appropriate staff within their schools and districts.

Core Values

Focused on establishing a safe learning environment
We are committed to building trusting relationships with school staff, students, and families
We are committed to fairness/equity
We are committed to restorative justice practices
We will provide education to school staff, students, partners, and community members

Role of the SRO Unit

Provide a proactive approach against juvenile delinquency through communication with students and school personnel.

Community Collaboration

Establish a liaison with school principals, faculty, and students.

Work cooperatively with staff and security at the school.

Campus Related Investigations

Provide routine police services as requested by citizens on school property.

Differentiate between criminal activity and disciplinary issues; make appropriate referrals.

Investigate criminal activity occurring on the school campus and/or on school property or relating to students or school activities.

Physical Security

Maintain high visibility and interact with students to serve as a positive role model and avail themselves to students, parents, and staff.

Threat Assessment

Engage in appropriate intelligence-gathering activities in their assigned schools for the safety of the school, students, and community.

Teaching Classes & Emotional Support for Students

Teach prevention and law-related education curricula, as appropriate.

Counsel students in situations as needed or requested by school officials or parents.

Meet Your SRO

District 2

Colorado Springs School District 2 includes the schools, Harrison High School, Sierra High School, Carmel Community School, Fox Meadow Middle School, Panorama Middle School, and Mountain Vista Community School.

District 11

Colorado Springs District 11 includes the schools Coronado High School, Doherty High School, Mitchell High School, Palmer High School, Roy J Wasson Academic Campus, Tesla Educational Opportunity Schools, Jenkins Middle School, Russel Middle School, West Middle School, Holmes Middle School, North Middle School, Galileo School of Math & Science, Mann Middle School, Jack Swigert Aerospace Academy, and Sabin Middle School

Resources

Suicide Prevention Links

Teen Court Link

https://forgeevolution.org/

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Website

https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/programs/national-center-missing-and-exploited-children

Additional Information and Resources

Runaway
- Runaway Manual
- Harboring a Runaway
Safe2Tell
Drug Information
Sexting
Social Media Dangers