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The Livermore Police Department School Resource Officer (SRO) program was developed to provide a safe learning environment for their students and staff, while addressing juvenile crime and safety concerns in our local schools.

The SRO program places a police officer on campus at the schools where they are more accessible for both school administrators and students alike. LPD has two SRO’s, who are assigned to the Operations Division. The SRO’s are each assigned a separate public high school. They share responsibility for the continuation high school, and handle the more serious offenses at the middle schools. They are routinely used as a resource within the school district for questions related to CPS issues, juvenile law, substance abuse, and school safety.

The SRO’s are assigned to attend all of the football games and school dances, as well as wrestling matches and basketball games as necessary to ensure safety at large sporting events. SRO’s routinely attend expulsion hearings to ensure appropriate action is taken.

Educational Resources & Helpful Links

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Talk About Vaping-Vaping Conversation Guide | American Lung Association

Internet Safety

Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Resources for Parents

Helpful Links

Local Youth Training & Education Programs - Livermore Library

High-Risk Substance Use Among Youth - CDC

Fighting to End the Influence of Big Tobacco in California - UNDO.org

How are crimes on campus investigated?

Are Livermore schools so bad that we need to have officers on campus?

No. Livermore schools have fewer problems than many schools in other areas. Unfortunately, crimes, drug use, and other problems needing intervention do occur. Placing officers on campus was done as a proactive move to have campus policing handled by officers who regularly work closely with the staff and students. The schools are their "beat." Many police departments throughout the nation have SRO programs. The SRO's work during school hours and are expected to respond to police calls at any school in the District. They are mobile and may be at different campuses from time to time.

Do the SRO's wear uniforms and carry weapons?

Do the officers have to notify the parent before they talk with a student at school?

Officers are required to notify parents only after they have arrested a juvenile. Several students may be interviewed during an investigation, and there is no requirement to notify parents each time this occurs. As a matter of routine, parents are notified when a student is involved in a serious matter or there is some other concern the parent should be aware of. School district policy is that school staff will attempt to notify parents either prior to or during an administrative interview that school staff (not the SRO) is conducting.

What should I do if I have a concern about an SRO matter?

The first step would be to call the SRO directly. Most concerns can be addressed by discussing them with the SRO responsible for the campus or who handled the case. The SRO's are very willing to address any questions or concerns parents have about a case their son or daughter is involved in. If you feel your concern needs to be addressed to the SRO supervisor, contact the SRO Sergeant at 925 371-4733.