School Resource Officers (SROs)

Albemarle Police Department has four School Resource Officers assigned to serve schools in the City. These officers strive to build positive relationships between students and law enforcement.

SRO Main Functions:

• Onsite emergency school security
• Teach law-related education topics
• Counsel students and parents on a variety of issues

SRO Secondary Functions:

• Teach Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE)
• Coaching and assisting in school sports activities
• Attend and assist supervision of field trips and off-campus/after-school activities

Appointment as Agent – Request an Officer(s)

You can request an Albemarle police officer(s) for events to protect your property, disburse anyone on your property you wish removed, maintain order, and enforce laws of the City of Albemarle and the State of North Carolina.

Note: You will be required to go to court to give testimony in prosecution of any crimes occurring while police act as your agent.

Crime Prevention Tips

To reduce risks of experiencing crimes against person or property, the department provides tip sheets linked below. Working together, the Albemarle Police Department and citizens can help keep our community safe.

• Home Safety Tips
• Vacation Safety Tips
• Personal Safety Tips
• Solicitation Tips
• Holiday Safety Tips

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