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Officer Scott Lindsay
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The concept behind the SRO Program is simple. To put another positive role
model in the schools to help with children at risk, provide specialized teaching
and instruction, interact with children in an informal setting and to provide a
presence, which helps to assure a safe, effective learning environment. This
partnership between the schools and the police has proven to be very effective
means for sharing common concerns and providing a unified effort in our
children's education and well-being.
SROs interact with school administration, guidance staff,
teachers, school support staff and students. They attend school social
functions, sports activities, PTA and staff meetings and go with the students on
field trips, recreational outings and other school activities.
The SRO works closely with school staff and parents to
support children entering the Middle School and the High School. During this
critical time as a child matures and advances, the sensitivity to their needs,
fears and ultimately to their successes is of foremost importance to educators
and the officers alike.
Roles of the School Resource Officer (SRO)
Educator
School Resource Officers provide presentations on law
related topics. The emphasis is on educating students about the law and their
role in society as law abiding citizens. SRO's are also available to speak to
students, parents and provide ongoing training to administrators and faculty on
law enforcement.
Counselor
School Resource Officers counsel students on a variety of
issues, including anger control, personal conflicts, drug and alcohol concerns,
physical abuse and neglect and other matters that are some way connected with
the law. SRO's work closely with school principals, counselors, social workers
and psychologists to provide appropriate levels of information and student
support.
Law Enforcement Officer
School Resource Officers conduct criminal investigations
and make arrests utilizing the same criteria as a patrol officer. The SRO works
with school administrators, parents and the juvenile justice system to hold
offenders accountable for their actions while not clogging the justice system
with cases, which could be resolved within the school by alternative means.
Program Operation
- To investigate all complaints or criminal activity on
school campuses within the Ripon School District.
- To assist all law enforcement agencies, probation
departments, and social service agencies in follow-up investigations where a
student was involved.
- To develop and present classroom presentations:
- General Safety (K-2)
- Stranger Danger (K-5)
- Bicycle Safety (K-5)
- Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Awareness (Grades 1-12)
- DUI (High School)
- Conflict Resolution (Grade 4)
- Domestic Violence, Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault
- Career Development (Law Enforcement as a career)
- Other Activities
- Law Enforcement representation in education committees
- School Attendance Review
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Live Homework Help
The
Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library offers Live Homework Help
online to students grades 4-12 and college introduction through a link on
the Library's website,
http://www.stockton.lib.ca.us . Online assistance in English and
Spanish is offered for math, science, English and social studies. English
hours of service are Monday - Sunday, 1:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. and Spanish
hours are Sunday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The service is
available through the Internet computers in all library branches and from
home computers.
Over 1000 San Joaquin County students have been helped. Live Homework Help
is funded through a grant from the California State Library and funds from
the Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library.
For more information: (209) 937-8221 in Stockton; (866) 805-7323 in San
Joaquin County; or go to
www.stockton.lib.ca.us |
ABOUT RIPON
