Guilford County Thanks SROs for Bolstering School Safety, Shares Video

“On National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day, Guilford County Sheriff's Office thanked SROs for bolstering school safety and trust,” the sheriff’s office said, and the office “shared video highlights their vital community role.” The brief recognition, reported by county channels, highlighted the role school resource officers play inside Guilford County schools.

The Guilford County Government website traces that role back to the program’s founding: “The School Resource Officer Program started in Guilford County in 1994 to provide a safe atmosphere conducive for learning in schools,” the site states. The county page also emphasizes program priorities, noting focus “on safety for students, staff, and visitors on campus,” language that appears in official materials describing the SRO mission.

The county site outlines SRO duties in detail: “The School Resource Officer works with the respective administrations, faculties, staff, students, and parents to establish a liaison with school personnel with a goal to prevent juveniles from becoming delinquents.” The posted description continues, “The School Resource Officer also helps to maintain a safe and secure environment on campus that will be conducive to learning and help prevent criminal activities and disturbances.” It adds that “The School Resource Officer also promotes positive attitudes regarding the role of law enforcement in society and informs students of their rights and responsibilities as residents in a lawful society.”

The short public recognition noted that a video was shared to illustrate those roles, but the report did not include the video link or indicate which platform hosted the footage. Journalists and community members seeking the video or additional comment can contact Guilford County Government at 301 W. Market St., Greensboro, NC 27401, call 336-641-6899 during office hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or email mbuchan@guilfordcountync.gov to request the clip or official statements related to the appreciation day post.

Guilford County’s online presence reinforces the official framing: the county web pages display the Guilford County seal and include navigation prompts such as “Contact Us,” “Follow Us,” and “Sign Up for County News.” The site also notes standard security and privacy guidance for state government websites, a reminder for residents who follow county social channels or request official materials about SRO work.