As of fall of 2009, SRO's are no longer centralized under YSU. SRO's are currently assigned to the police districts in which their schools are located. Each district now directly manages their SRO's, allowing for effective use of neighborhood team policing where SRO's may efficiently tap those resources at their station to address juvenile issues.
YSU continues to support SRO's, acting as a liaison to the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD), facilitating monthly city-wide SRO meetings and providing information as requested.
Y outh S ervices U nit
3401 17th Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
voice: 415-558-5413
FAX 415-558-5531
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Mission Statement
School Resource Officers of the SFPD are dedicated to working with the SFUSD to ensure a safer learning environment, provide valuable resources to school staff, teachers and youth to prevent and solve problems within the school and community and foster positive relationships between youth and police officers.
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The School Resource Officers (SRO's) have worked within the city for 10 years. SRO's were initially funded bt a U.S. Department of Justice Cops-in Schools grant which ended April 2009. Absent federal monies, SFPD continues its commitment to the youth of San Francisco by currently assigning 19 officers as SRO's.
SRO's are community police officers within specific schools who work to build trusting relationships with youth, school staff and the community to create safer schools.
Upon request to district police stations, SRO's are available to provide presentations, attend meetings and safety events.
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Improved relationships with youth, parents, staff and community.
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Safer schools.
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Better collaboration and communication among law enforcement, students and staff.
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Positive access to youth in the role of a mentor.
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Enhanced learning environment, using law related educational curriculum.
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SRO's have a profound impact on youth and their schools
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Provide home visits
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Refer students and families to community resources
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Provide truancy prevention & intervention
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Conduct professional development presentations for faculty and staff
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Provide classroom safety education presentation
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Counsel students and facilitate conflict mediation
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Provide support to students
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Participate in Student Assistance Program (SAP) meetings
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Provide substance abuse and violence prevention education
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Support counseling staff
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Provide school site security surveys
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Attend field trips
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