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School resource officers describe role as security, educator and mentor
Summary
School resource officers in Sarasota County outlined a three-part role—security, educator and mentor—said switching to school policing can offer more regular schedules and daily chances to build relationships with students, according to a recorded set of remarks included in the transcript.
School resource officers described their job as combining campus security, day-to-day education and mentoring, and said the role offers more regular schedules and a chance to see long-term results with students.
A school resource officer said, "So a school resource officer in my opinion is a 3 pronged job. First off, we're here for security. We want to make sure that the school is a safe environment for everybody that's on campus. You're also an educator." The officer framed the position as one that also allows officers to "be a counselor and a mentor" who can "talk to kids about getting on and staying on a good path in life and avoiding negative choices and consequences."
Jessica Erdman, a school resource officer at Riverview High School, described her pathway into the role and the day-to-day payoff. "I…
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