N.Y. District Expands SRO Unit

Published: May 19, 2010

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Buffalo Public Schools (BPS) has expanded its School Resource Officer (SRO) unit as a result of concerns from students, parents, teachers and school administrators.

The expanded unit consists of the chief of school safety and security, one lieutenant and 10 SROs. Additionally, two off-duty officers have been assigned to Bennett High School and East High School, respectively, according tow WIVB.com.

Some of the unit’s duties include:

  • Responding     to calls for service at BPS schools and facilities
  • Patrolling     areas surrounding schools
  • Monitoring     arrivals and dismissals of students
  • Assisting     BPS security personnel and administrators with removing disruptive     students

Additional support includes a BPS supervisor, three attendance teachers, a nurse and a school psychologist.

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