School Resource Officer Overview A School Resource Officer (SRO) is a law enforcement officer whose primary assignment is within the local schools for the purpose of: Enforcement Law-related education Counseling Mentoring students By working closely with the students, SROs are able to build a rapport with them and are often more approachable, become a resource for questions and advice and help develop positive attitudes. The Catawba County Sheriffs' Office is committed to providing a safe environment for students where they can focus and learn to become productive members of our society. SROs work with teachers, parents and school staff to share responsibilities for crafting solutions to problems other than arrest. Training Each School Resource Officer receives training specific to their position in the schools. We attend a 40 hour Basic School Resource Officer Training through the N.C. Justice Academy.  Training covers: Areas in school-based law enforcement Violence prevention Substance abuse Security and safety Classroom instruction We also attend on-going training to update issues at the schools. School Resource Officers Resource Officer School Phone Number John Helton Fred T. Foard High School (704) 462-1496 Jody Grindstaff Jacobs Fork Middle School Blackburn Elementary Mt. View Elementary Banoak Elementary (704) 462-1827 (740) 462-1344 (828) 294-2020 (704) 462-2849