School Resource Officers are more than just police in schools, they are people for students to connect with. 

Cheryl Warner, Superintendent of Warrensburg-Latham Schools, explains that the partnership between the school district and the police department is critical to the function and success of the building and those within it. That is why they are partnering with local law enforcement to hire a school resource officer. 

The job of a School Resource Officer is not to be at the school ready to arrest a student at any moment, it's to provide mentorship and safety to the students. Warner notes that in some ways, they're even a teacher. 

Once the new SRO has their footing in the school, Warner would like them to assist in and teach the D.A.R.E. curriculum to students. She also notes cybersecurity training is on their list of priorities. 

Warner encourages anyone interested in the SRO position to keep their eyes out for the posting. Get more information on Warrensburg-Latham Schools by visiting wl.k12.il.us.