2023 WCSO Annual Report - Flipbook - Page 25
SRO SPOTLIGHT:
School Resource Officers (SROs) are dedicated Patrol Division members
assigned to schools in the unincorporated areas of Washington County.
While working closely with educators, students, parents, and the
community, SROs play a crucial role in ensuring a safe school environment
and serving as a resource for law enforcement needs.
SROs engage in various responsibilities, including:
• Patrolling school grounds and responding to incidents in the
surrounding area.
• Providing guidance and mentorship to students in both formal and
informal settings.
• Collaborating with school staff, students, parents, and community
members to prevent crime, drug abuse, and violence.
• Delivering educational presentations on topics such as the criminal
justice system and safety, fostering a better understanding of law
enforcement’s role in the community.
• Participating in school events, youth programs, and activities.
• Connecting individuals to essential services for mental health, drug
counseling, child abuse, domestic violence, and more.
Currently, there are four SROs and one sergeant serving the Beaverton
and Hillsboro School Districts, attending to the needs of 32 schools,
including Westview and Aloha High Schools. These SROs have established
strong relationships with the schools they serve and are crucial in
addressing various needs within each educational institution.
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