When do SROs need to be in place?

Ideally, the responsibilities of an SRO should be explicitly included in their personal objectives. They should remain in place throughout the lifetime of a programme or project, and beyond, until benefits realisation takes place. In some cases this responsibility could span a number of years.

Which is not the role of the SRO?

However, the SRO is not responsible for the day-to-day management of a programme or project. What is the role of the SRO? The SRO is responsible for meeting the sponsoring entity’s obligations in preparing for, participating in, and implementing the recommendations of an assurance review.

Is the SRO responsible for day to day management?

Typically, the SRO would be an officer at the Senior Executive Service Band 2 or Band 3 level. The SRO also has the authority to make decisions affecting the progress of the programme or project. However, the SRO is not responsible for the day-to-day management of a programme or project.

Who are Senior Responsible Officials ( SROs ) in finance?

This Q&A is intended to assist Senior Responsible Officials (SROs) undertaking an assurance review. It provides an overview and practical guidance for SROs. Additional assistance is available from the Assurance Reviews Unit (ARU) in Finance. The SRO is encouraged to contact the ARU at any point to seek advice or to discuss any queries or concerns.

Why is it important to have a SRO?

One of our officers has a police dog, who the kids love and look forward to seeing. Our SROs’ main goal is to keep children safe.

What do SROs do in a high school?

School resource officers (SROs) are police officers who work in elementary, middle, and high schools. They collaborate with school administrators, security staff, and faculty to ensure schools are safe places for students to learn.

What do SROs do in an active shooter situation?

If a shooter were to get into the school, the SRO is trained to handle active shooter situations, stop the shooter as fast as possible, and triage anyone who may be injured. Nobody from the outside can be there as fast as an SRO. Period.

Why are School Resource Officers ( SROs ) bad for schools?

— A year and a half ago, a student of color called me in the middle of the school day and told me that a School Resource Officer (SRO) had harassed her for taking a trip to the bathroom with no hall pass. Also in the halls were four white students, whom the SRO ignored to wait for the student of color outside the bathroom.