SRO CERTIFICATION Questions and
Correct Answers
Community Policing is defined— Ans: Philosophy that promotes
organizational strategies, which support the systematic use of
partnerships and problem solving techniques
Community Policing strategic alliances— Ans: Building bridges of
trust to the community is essential for an alliance to exist
Empowerment— Ans: Giving power or authority to
What are the eight P's— Ans: Philosophy, Personalized Policing,
Patrols,
Permanent, Place, Partnership &Problems
What is SARA— Ans: Scanning, Analysis, Response & Assessment
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First SRO— Ans: 1958 Flint, Michigan
Triad Concept— Ans: Law enforcement, Law-related counselor,
Law -Related Educators
Define SRO— Ans: Law enforcement officer deployed to work in
collaboration with schools,
Address crime problems at school
Develope and educate students on prevention and saftey
Develope or expand community justice initiatives for students
Indicators of successful SRO— Ans: Positive role model, Resource
to their Community and School, Positive Liason Between their
agency and their community
A MOU Is what— Ans: Memorandum of Understanding is not a
binding document, promotes and establish a safe working and
learning enviroment
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SRO SHOULD NOT ACT AS— Ans: School Disciplinarian
Searches and seizures-Administrators vs Police Officer— Ans:
What is New Jersey TLO
key players in the MOU— Ans: Police agency, School District,
probation pardon parole, truancy officer/attendance secretary,
department of mental health
Specific Memorandum of Understanding Advantages— Ans: Clear
and specific guidelines to follow
All jobs duties and responsibilities are listed
Smaller margin for error or misunderstanding
Specific Memorandum of Understanding Disadvantages— Ans: It
is impossible to plan for every situation that could occur in a
school setting
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