School Resource Officer

The Chariho Regional School District educates over two thousand students who attend classes in the Town of Richmond at the Chariho High School and Middle School, Career and Technical Center, RYSE Program, and the Richmond Elementary School. The district has a School Resource Officer (SRO), an officer from the Richmond Police Department, whose office during the school year is on the campus of Chariho High School and Chariho Tech. Having an SRO on campus provides a visible presence and direct police services in school buildings and associated facilities/grounds, ensuring the safety and security of faculty and students.

Additionally, the SRO is tasked with preventing juvenile delinquency by promoting positive relations between youth and law enforcement. The SRO position encompasses three major components: law enforcement, education, and counseling. 

By maintaining a regular presence on campus and employing a balance of those three components, the SRO has an opportunity to be proactive in debunking myths and negative stereotypes and/or limited understanding of the role of police in schools. The SRO frequently educates students on various laws, especially those that are most applicable to them as new drivers, and other relevant topics. 

The SRO is also active in counseling students in various capacities, sometimes through dispute mediation and sometimes as a trusted confidant who can assist a student in identifying an underlying problem and coming up with effective strategies to address or mitigate that problem. 

Ultimately, the SRO is dedicated to providing a safe and secure campus while remaining involved in the lives of students as a positive adult role model. Through their steady efforts to connect with students, the SRO's intent is to bridge the gap between law enforcement and the youth of the community through trust and positive experiences.

Students, parents/guardians, and faculty are encouraged to contact the School Resource Officer with any questions or concerns.