School Resource Officers are under direct supervision of a Community Services Unit Sergeant. They are responsible for providing security and educational and counseling services to students and faculty for assigned schools of the City. School Resource Officers are responsible for presenting drug awareness programs, personal safety programs, and related instructional media to students, staff, and parents as requested.  School Resource Officers counsel students, parents, and faculty concerning family issues and the law. They also attempt to reduce the possibilities of crimes such as larceny, violence, drug use and vandalism. School Resource Officers are responsible for responding to assaults on teachers and students and investigating student violations.