Four deputies are assigned, after completing a specialized course, to patrolling four of the most populated schools in the county, during the school year (September - June). This unit is a community policing initiative whose primary mission is to support school staff in providing a safe and productive learning environment. The SRO acts as a law enforcer, mentor, counselor, and teacher to the student population as well as a resource to the Administration, teachers, and parents.

Their duties include:

• Holding counseling sessions with students, parents, teachers, and administrators
• Presenting classroom lectures and presentations on various law enforcement topics
• Developing information relating to public safety issues that would affect the students or schools and taking appropriate action
• Addressing potential and actual physical confrontations among students
• Detecting and confiscating weapons and narcotics brought onto school property
• Investigating crimes and, if authorized, effecting arrests
• Assisting other public safety agencies such as Fire, EMS, District Attorney, and Courts
• Referring students to school administrators regarding disciplinary issues
• Referring students and their families to social service agencies as appropriate
• Attending special school events such as athletic competitions and dances
• Attending PTA, School Board, and community meetings
• Monitoring student lunch program and bus drop-off and pick-up