Mayor Charlie Wyatt

School Resource Officer

School Resource / Dare Officer Bryan McKainMcKain WebsiteThe School Resource Officer reports to the Chief of Police.  He or she provide law enforcement and police services to the school, school grounds and areas adjacent to the school. Investigate allegations of criminal incidents per police department policies and procedures.  Enforce state and local laws and ordinances. The SRO makes appropriate referrals to juvenile authorities or other governmental agencies.

The SRO works to prevent juvenile delinquency through close contact and positive relationships with students.  In addition the SRO shall develop crime prevention programs and conduct security inspections to deter criminal or delinquent activities. The SRO should monitor crime statistics and work with local patrol officers and students together to design crime prevention strategies.

Establish and maintain a close partnership with school administrators in order to provide for a safe school environment. Assist school officials with their efforts to enforce Board Of Education policies and procedures. Ensure school administrator safety by being present during school searches, which may involve weapons, controlled dangerous substances or in such cases that, the student’s emotional state may present a risk to the administrator. Assist school administrators in emergency crisis planning and building security matters. Provide a course of training for school personnel in handling crisis situations, which may arise at the school. 

The SRO is visible within the school community. Attends and participates in school functions. They build working relationships with the school’s staff as well as with student and parent groups.  Work with guidance counselors and other student support staff to assist students and to provide services to students involved in situations where referrals to service agencies are necessary. Assist in conflict resolution efforts.  Initiate interaction with students in the classroom and general areas of the school building. Promote the profession of police officer and be a positive role model. Increase the visibility and accessibility of police to the school community.