New School Year Alert: SROs Kick Off First Day of School

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Fairfax County, VA — As summer break ended this past weekend, it’s not just students and teachers who were gearing up for the new school year. The School Resource Officers (SROs) of the Fairfax County Police Department have been eagerly preparing to return to schools across the county.

Since 1995, SROs have been instrumental in maintaining a safe and secure learning environment for students. They offer critical law enforcement support to school administrators while also fostering trust and positive relationships within the school community.

Officers selected for the SRO program receive specialized training from the department, to include:

  • Mental Health Specific Training and Crisis Intervention Training in accordance with established and certified state standards,
  • Disability awareness training,
  • Implicit bias/racial bias training outlining attitudes and stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious manner,
  • And the Cultural Competency Training that is provided to FCPS staff.

FCPD has 51 SROs throughout the county who are assigned to high, secondary, and middle schools. Although a SRO’s primary function is for law enforcement, they also focus on mentoring, educating, and promoting a safe learning atmosphere for all students.

Our SROs are always available to students, and we encourage your children to stop by and introduce themselves! The Fairfax County Police Department wishes all our SROs, teachers, and students a safe and successful school year.

Are you interested in making a difference and becoming an SRO? Start your FCPD career here.

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