The SRO program is the epitome of community oriented policing. Good SROs become central in their schools and the communities they serve.
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Officer Tim Cumming has been a police officer with the City of Renton for over 4 years and has been an SRO for almost two years. He has a bachelor’s degree from Pacific Lutheran University in Recreation and also played football for PLU. He was born and raised in the San Juan Islands and grew up in a law enforcement family with his father being the Sheriff of San Juan County.
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Understanding the SRO and their roles in their communities
Many people do not have a clear understanding of what the SRO actually does in the schools and communities they serve. The truth is traditional law enforcement (arrests, etc..) is less than 10% percent of what the SRO does. The remaining 90% is spent on mentoring and education. This class will explain why that is so important for the overall safety of the school community.Learning Objectives and Participant Outcomes
Increase knowledge of SRO functions and create an action plan to will take back to their organization to increase awareness of the SROLearning Objectives
- The learner will list and describe at least three ways the SRO can support the community besides enforcing the law.
- The learner will brainstorm at least five ways an SRO can develop positive relationships with even the most troubled students.
- The learner will provide examples of how relationships between students and SRO’s can have a broader impact on the community outside the school’s wall
Participant Outcomes
- The learner will review their organization policy and ensure that it allows SRO’s to use alternatives to arrest when appropriate.
- The learner will create an action plan to link SRO’s up with troubled students in a supportive environment.
- The learner will articulate the broader impacts of SRO/Student relations in their community.