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SRO--School Resource Officer
The School Resource Officer (SRO) Program is a proactive initiative
based on prevention, education, and intervention where specially
trained and experienced Police Officers are placed in schools on a
full-time basis.
The goals of the SRO program include:
· Creating a safe school environment conducive to learning
· Promoting awareness of the law and other safety issues to foster
responsible citizenship.
· Serving as a confidential advisor, a source of counseling and a
link to support services
· Bridging the gap between youth and law enforcement thereby
establishing a trusting channel of communication
Roles of the SRO
The roles of the SRO are defined by using a triad approach where
Officer Christopher Hamel serves the school district in the following
capacities:
-Law Enforcement Officer, with the primary purpose of keeping the
peace, working with the school administration to investigate
violations of law that disrupt the orderly flow of the educational
process, and implementing SAVE legislation.
-Law-Related Advisor, providing guidance to students, parents,
teachers and staff and acting as a link to support services within
and outside the school.
-Law-Related Educator, conducting presentations for students from
K-12, the faculty & staff, and parents on various law, safety, and
health issues.
Contacting the School Resource Officer
The Town of Poughkeepsie School Resource Officer works in the
Spackenkill Union Free School District. Providing services and
support to the students, staff and community. The SRO has an office
located in the high school. The SRO maintains an open-door policy
where students, faculty, staff, and parents are always welcome to
visit. A private, confidential appointment may also be scheduled if
someone has a concern or problem. Please feel free to contact the
SRO:
Police Officer Christopher Hamel
Spackenkill Union Free School District
112 Spackenkill Road
845-463-7810
More information on the SRO program is available by downloading the
following brochure;
School Resource Officer Program
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