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NASRO - Basic Questions with 100% Correct Answers
UPDATED!!!
Name the TRIAD Model - ANSWER Law Enforcement Officer,
Public Safety Educator, & Informal Counselor/Mentor
What is needed to become a School Resources Officer? -
ANSWER Carefully selected, specifically trained, and properly
equipped. Additionally, a full sworn law enforcement officer.
What is the role of a Law Enforcement Officer in the TRIAD
Model? - ANSWER Bring a level of expertise to the school
community that promotes effective investigation and resolution
of crimes occurring on campus.
What is the role of a Public Safety Educator in the TRIAD
Model? - ANSWER Through regular teaching, the SRO imparts
valuable, specialized knowledge to students and staff, builds
relationships with students, and improves students' perceptions
of law enforcement. Capable of delivering lessons on public
safety topics.
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What is the role of a Informal Counselor/Mentor in the TRIAD
Model? - ANSWER Have an "open-door" policy towards
students, serve as a role model, and refer students to the
appropriate community resources as part of their role as
informal counselor and mentor.
How can the SRO assist Educators in protecting students and
the education mission? - ANSWER Be involved in:
- Safe School Crisis Training
- Purposeful Use of Technology
- Effective Use of Interagency Partners
What is FERPA? - ANSWER Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act. Protects the privacy of student education records. FERPA
allows schools to disclose those records, without consent, to
certain parties.
When can SROs use FERPA? - ANSWER First, SRO must verify
that parents or eligible student has not requested in writing
that the school cannot disclose directory information.
It may be released in cases of health and/or safety emergencies
without parent or eligible student consent.
NASRO - Basic Questions with 100% Correct Answers
UPDATED!!!
Name the TRIAD Model - ANSWER Law Enforcement Officer,
Public Safety Educator, & Informal Counselor/Mentor
What is needed to become a School Resources Officer? -
ANSWER Carefully selected, specifically trained, and properly
equipped. Additionally, a full sworn law enforcement officer.
What is the role of a Law Enforcement Officer in the TRIAD
Model? - ANSWER Bring a level of expertise to the school
community that promotes effective investigation and resolution
of crimes occurring on campus.
What is the role of a Public Safety Educator in the TRIAD
Model? - ANSWER Through regular teaching, the SRO imparts
valuable, specialized knowledge to students and staff, builds
relationships with students, and improves students' perceptions
of law enforcement. Capable of delivering lessons on public
safety topics.
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What is the role of a Informal Counselor/Mentor in the TRIAD
Model? - ANSWER Have an "open-door" policy towards
students, serve as a role model, and refer students to the
appropriate community resources as part of their role as
informal counselor and mentor.
How can the SRO assist Educators in protecting students and
the education mission? - ANSWER Be involved in:
- Safe School Crisis Training
- Purposeful Use of Technology
- Effective Use of Interagency Partners
What is FERPA? - ANSWER Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act. Protects the privacy of student education records. FERPA
allows schools to disclose those records, without consent, to
certain parties.
When can SROs use FERPA? - ANSWER First, SRO must verify
that parents or eligible student has not requested in writing
that the school cannot disclose directory information.
It may be released in cases of health and/or safety emergencies
without parent or eligible student consent.
