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Pasco officers say building trust with students is central to the school resource officer role
Summary
Pasco police officers describe their work in Pasco School District high schools as focused on building relationships so students feel comfortable seeking help; officers also cited social-media conflicts and the need to connect students with outside resources such as CPS.
A local report identified Pasco police officer Eric Maddox as one of three school resource officers assigned to Pasco School District high schools and said officers prioritize connecting with students over enforcement.
"It is building those relationships to where they feel comfortable enough that they can come and talk to me about anything," said a Pasco police officer, describing how students will come to an officer's office to seek help when they trust that officer.
Officer Ismael Canno, who has…
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