The mission of the School Resource Officer Program is to focus on the prevention of juvenile delinquency through frequent contacts with students and through programs specifically developed to respond to those factors and conditions, which give rise to delinquency.

The program also provides for recognition of pre-delinquent behavior in students and for their referral to the appropriate agency or school personnel for assistance when it becomes apparent that these pre-delinquent students have social, economic, or psychological problems which might result in dependency, delinquency, or violent behavior.

Furthermore, the primary functions of the School Resource Officer (SRO) Division are to:
• Provide educational information both in and out of the classroom on various topics, such as drug and alcohol abuse, gang violence, traffic safety, suicide prevention, law enforcement as a career, family violence, child abuse, and other topics critical to youth in the community.
• Recognize and reduce delinquency-producing influences on youth at school.
• Counsel with students, parents, and school staff to resolve problems or misunderstandings in order to reduce the possibility of criminal activity and violence at school.
• Identify pre-delinquent behavior in juveniles and provide resources for professional assistance.
• Create within juveniles a greater respect for law enforcement and a better understanding of the law enforcement role.
• Educate parents, youth, and school personnel to the law enforcement role and its impact on the school.
• Serve as a liaison between the Greenville Police Department, Greenville Public School District and the citizens of the City of Greenville.
• Participates in school functions such as athletic events, dances, PTA, PTO programs, and any other sponsored activity when the principal and SRO consider attendance is advantageous.
Report and investigate crimes committed in and on Greenville Public School property.
• Works with School Security within the Greenville Public School District, as a security advisor.
• Promotes the SRO Program through lectures and presentations to the school and community.
• Coordinate emergency response, planning, and training.
• The School Resource Officer falls under the direct command of Sergeant Eric Sutton along with other officers in the Juvenile Division.

SRO FAQ:
(Q.) How many schools are involved with the SRO program?
(A.) All schools within the Greenville Public School District receive assistance from the SRO Program.

(Q.) I believe my child may be having some problems with other kids at school, who do I call for help?
(A.) Contact Sgt. Eric Sutton at 822-6061 or Officer Marcus Turner, Sr. at 822-6706.

(Q.) Who are the School Resource Officers
(A.) Officer Marcus Turner and Officer Reginald Harris