School resource officer
A police officer assigned to work in a school.
- Also called
- SRO
- Used in
- United States
- Topic
- School roles
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Related terms
- Safeguarding All four UK nations (details may differ)
- Protecting children from maltreatment, preventing harm to their health or development, ensuring they grow up with safe and effective care, and taking action so all children have the best outcomes.
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