What is the School Resource Officer Program?

The School Resource Officer Program is not a response to increased crime, drugs or violence at Wylie High School, but is a program to help maintain the excellent standards of education and safety in the community.

This school-based program is aimed at reducing incidents of delinquency in the community by combining law enforcement officers (School Resource Officers) with education professionals to address drug and alcohol abuse, delinquency, youth violence and other issues in an educational environment. The mission of the SRO Program also attempts to enhance the relationship between law enforcement officers and students in high school.

A School Resource Officer is assigned to Wylie High School on a daily basis providing educational presentations and informal counseling.


What are some of the functions of a School Resource Officer?
School Resource Officers assume three primary functions or roles in the school community:

INSTRUCTOR — School Resource Officers provide a variety of educational opportunities to the school community through law related presentations to students, faculty, and parents.

RESOURCE PROVIDER — School Resource Officers provide informal counseling to students and parents. This counseling can range from mediation of student problems to guiding students and parents to the appropriate resources.

POLICE OFFICER — School Resource Officers provide a positive law enforcement presence in the school community and act as a positive role model for students. Uniformed officers also present a deterrent to violence, drug use, gang activity, vandalism and theft.


What educational presentations are available?

School Resource Officers provide educational presentations throughout the school year. The following is a list of some of the presentations available. The list is constantly growing, and presentations may be tailored for specific groups or classes. If you have any questions or requests regarding a presentation, please contact the School Resource Officer.

• • Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention
• • Child Abuse and Neglect
• • Driving Safety
• • Domestic Violence
• • Legal Issues
• • Juvenile Law
• • Self Protection
• • Gang Awareness
• • Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety


How do I contact the School Resource Officer?
Wylie High School — School Resource Officer may be contacted at the school during regular school hours. Messages for the School Resource Officer may be left at 972-429-3140. You may also e-mail Officer Taylor at chris.taylor@wylieisd.net.