Each school in Lenexa is assigned a School Resource Officer (SRO), who works with school administrators to promote a safe educational environment for all students.
SRO assignments
Master Police Officer Pierce, [email protected], 913.825.8168
Master Police Officer Hoch, [email protected], 913.825.8134
Police Officer Raniag, [email protected].com, 913.825.8230
Corporal Larson, [email protected], 913.825.8116
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Christa McAuliffe Elementary School
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Canyon Creek Elementary School
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Sunflower Elementary School
Police Officer Gevertz, [email protected], 913.825.8180
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Lenexa Hills Elementary School
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Manchester Park Elementary School
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Mill Creek Elementary School
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Rosehill Elementary School
School Resource Unit supervisor: Sergeant Jason Hinkle, [email protected], 913.825.8098
SRO duties
SROs serve as members of each school’s faculty, acting as teacher, guest speaker, informal counselor, programs coordinator and law enforcement officer. Their duties include:
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Serving as a police figure and positive role model by dealing with law and safety issues
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Serving as a resource to teachers, parents and students by dealing with individual problems, concerns and questions
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Providing classroom instruction on law-related topics, violence prevention and diffusion, internet safety, bullying, alcohol and drug prevention, citizenship and safety.
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Reducing juvenile crime by increasing students’ awareness of rules, authority, and justice and promoting self-awareness and responsible citizenship.
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Reviewing school crisis plans and conducting safety meetings with school staff and students.
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Assist with tornado, fire and lockdown drills.
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Gathering information about problems such as criminal or gang activity, student unrest and individuals who may be disruptive to the school.
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Attending parent and faculty meetings.