The School Resource Officer (SRO) program is a partnership between the Carrollton Police Department and the Carrollton-Farmers Branch (CFBISD) and Lewisville Independent School Districts (LISD). SROs are full-time Carrollton Police Officers assigned to schools within CFBISD and LISD.

The primary objective of the SRO program is the reduction and prevention of crimes committed by juveniles and young adults. The goals of the program are:

1. Serve as a liaison officer to schools within the city boundaries. 
2. Act as a resource with respect to delinquency prevention. 
3. Provide guidance on ethical issues in a classroom setting. 
4. Provide individual counseling and or/mentoring to students 
5. Explain the law enforcement role in society. 
6. Establish a rapport with students. 
7. Establish a rapport with parents, faculty, staff, administrators, and other adults. 
8. Promote a safe learning environment. 
9. Enhance safety in and around schools. 
10. Present a positive role model for students and adults. 
11. Investigate all criminal activities that occur on school campuses. 

A Brief History:

The Carrollton Police Department’s School Resource Officer (SRO) program began in 1975 with the placement of a single officer in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (CFBISD). In 1976, Carrollton PD and CFBISD formalized their partnership through the first inter-local agreement. By 1979, the program expanded to include two officers.

Over the decades, as Carrollton’s student population has grown, so has the SRO program. Today, the Carrollton Police Department has expanded its SRO presence to include:

• 11 officers
• 2 sergeants

These dedicated personnel are assigned to campuses across both CFBISD and Lewisville ISD (LISD) to ensure the safety, support, and positive development of students in our community.