School Resource Officer
The School Resource Officer Program is a joint effort between the St. George Police Department and the Washington County School District.
The Washington County School District and the St. George Police Department have had a long standing relationship, with officers being assigned to specific schools, spanning more than 30 years. The program is well established and has proven to be beneficial, not only for the District and Police Department but also for the students and their family members. During the school year, SROs report to duty at their school and typically work during school hours. They are also responsible for security during on-campus events (basketball games, dances, etc). When school is not in session, SROs either take time off or report to other Police Divisions for break and/or summer assignments. Those may include, Traffic/Motors, Bike Patrol, Investigations, or assisting with Patrol Staffing. The SROs really enjoy their assignment and tend to stay in that role for several years, they find it very fulfilling and challenging.
The Washington County School District and the St. George Police Department have had a long standing relationship, with officers being assigned to specific schools, spanning more than 30 years. The program is well established and has proven to be beneficial, not only for the District and Police Department but also for the students and their family members. During the school year, SROs report to duty at their school and typically work during school hours. They are also responsible for security during on-campus events (basketball games, dances, etc). When school is not in session, SROs either take time off or report to other Police Divisions for break and/or summer assignments. Those may include, Traffic/Motors, Bike Patrol, Investigations, or assisting with Patrol Staffing. The SROs really enjoy their assignment and tend to stay in that role for several years, they find it very fulfilling and challenging.
Division: Special Enforcement
Goal: Continue the 30+ year relationship between the Washington County School District and St. George Police Department in providing a full-time presence in the schools for security and collaboration between the District and public safety.
Activities: Officers investigate any criminal activities taking place on school grounds or at school activities. They instruct classroom topics, mentor students, some officers coach sports, and are a liaison between the School District and the Police Department.
During summer months, and school breaks, S.R.Os often work special assignments in other units of the Police Department.
Resources: Marked Units
Many students get to know and respect their SROs and comment, decades later, about the positive impact the SRO had in their life as a role model, mentor, and/or resource. The SROs really enjoy their assignment and tend to stay in that role for several years, they find it very fulfilling and challenging.
Goal: Continue the 30+ year relationship between the Washington County School District and St. George Police Department in providing a full-time presence in the schools for security and collaboration between the District and public safety.
Activities: Officers investigate any criminal activities taking place on school grounds or at school activities. They instruct classroom topics, mentor students, some officers coach sports, and are a liaison between the School District and the Police Department.
During summer months, and school breaks, S.R.Os often work special assignments in other units of the Police Department.
Resources: Marked Units
Many students get to know and respect their SROs and comment, decades later, about the positive impact the SRO had in their life as a role model, mentor, and/or resource. The SROs really enjoy their assignment and tend to stay in that role for several years, they find it very fulfilling and challenging.