School resource officers (SROs) are coming back to Charlottesville City Schools following a school board vote in March. But residents still have an opportunity to discuss what they’d want the SRO’s role to look like.
SROs are certified police officers employed by the local police department but stationed at the school district to provide security. Here’s a fact sheet about what SROs are and what they’re allowed to do from the Legal Aid Justice Center and a draft agreement between Charlottesville City Schools and the Charlottesville Police Department.
Can I Talk To You Cville is hosting an event discussing SROs and City Schools on Tuesday, Aug. 26…