School Resource Officer

The School Resource Officer (SRO) Program has been established to assign dedicated Police Officers to the Township’s public schools. There are two SROs: one assigned to the pre-kindergarten and elementary schools, and one assigned to the middle and high school. The SROs provide a variety of educational resources to the school community, including delivery of the Law Enforcement Against Drugs (L.E.A.D.) program and other age-appropriate safety and prevention initiatives.

In addition, the SROs are available to offer law enforcement information and guidance to students, parents, and staff, while working to build positive relationships and trust between youth and law enforcement. The role is not intended to function solely as school security; however, their ongoing presence on campus naturally enhances the overall safety and security of the school environment.

The SROs are not responsible for enforcing school disciplinary policies, which remain the responsibility of school administrators and staff. The school environment is a unique community, but it is still an integral part of the broader society, and its members are held to the same legal standards. Although students are younger, expectations regarding lawful behavior and respect for others remain the same. The SROs will enforce the law in an unbiased, impartial, and professional manner, consistent with how laws are enforced throughout the wider community.