The mission of the Chula Vista Police Department’s SRO Program is to provide a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment through proactive prevention, meaningful education, and collaborative partnerships. We are committed to building trust with students, families, and school communities while promoting positive youth development and public safety.

The School Resource Officer (SRO) Program is staffed by highly trained, experienced officers selected through one of the most rigorous hiring processes in the county. Our officers follow strict department policies and serve with the best interests of students and the community in mind.

SROs receive specialized training focused on issues facing children and youth both on campus and in surrounding areas.

Learn more about the School Resource Officer (SRO) Team.

An SRO is the liaison between the Police Department, the public-school districts, and other school facilities with the purpose of maintaining safe school campuses. School Resource Officers are a part of our educational community. They act as a liaison with the public and private schools.  SRO’s provide proactive solutions to juvenile crime and campus problems, aid in the protection and security of school campuses, students, staff and their families, provide resources, foster and maintain positive relationships with the student population, investigate and prevent criminal code violations, act as mentors and role models for students, assist district personnel, collaborate with community-based organizations in the best interests of the health and welfare of students, and assist fellow officers with the patrol of school campuses and surrounding areas.

It is the goal of the School Resource Officer Unit to create a sense of overall safety through close contact with students, their families and school faculty. This program was designed to assist students in the Elementary Schools and Middle and High Schools to obtain an equal opportunity to achieve academic, social and community success in a safe environment. The connection established between students and officers starting in Elementary Schools provides an opportunity for children to get know their SROs. SROs build relationships with these children through programs such as Safety Patrol, Shoe and Sock Drive, and Red Ribbon Week, to name a few. This connection then transfers to Middle and High Schools and continues positive interactions between students and officers. Relationships and a strong rapport can continue to grow ensuring trust between students, officers, and school staff.

The School Resource Officer (SRO) Unit is funded through a partnership with the Sweetwater Union High School District and the Chula Vista Elementary School District. The Unit provides services to all district schools located within the City of Chula Vista, as well as to private schools, charter schools, adult education centers, and other educational institutions within city limits.

The mission of the SRO program is focused on prevention, intervention, and education before enforcement is needed. SRO Officers seek to find success in our youth without involving the criminal justice system and have specialized training and resources that make this possible. The officers’ work to build positive relationships with our youth and provide leadership and mentorship. The SRO program has access to a wide variety of services and providers to provide full, wrap-around care to students and their families.

The Chula Vista Police Department maintains a strong partnership with South Bay Community Services (SBCS), a community-based behavioral health care organization offering a continuum of services. Several SBCS counselors and staff work within the offices of the SRO program, working beside and in cooperation with our SRO officers. This also allows the SRO officers to offer services and assistance beyond the capabilities of the Police Department alone. Through comprehensive and coordinated services and support, SBCS assists all individuals and all communities to reach their fullest potential. For more information, please visit https://sbcssandiego.org/

SBCS Youth Prevention and Intervention (YPI) provides gender-responsive prevention, diversion and intervention support services for at-risk youth, ages 6 to 18, and their families. Schools, law enforcement, and partnering agencies refer youth to us who may have a multitude of challenges, so it is crucial to provide a strength-based family approach to meet the whole need. For specific information on YPI, please visit https://sbcssandiego.org/youth-prevention-intervention/

Assistance for San Diego County youth between the ages of 12 and 24 is available for those experiencing housing instability. Our support includes:

• Linkages to family finding/reunification, safe emergency shelter and stable housing; 
• Assistance in addressing immediate needs including food, transportation and identification;  
• Linkages to emotional/mental health,  independent living skills and career/educational support;  
• Prevention services for youth at-risk of sexual abuse and/or exploitation.  

For more information, please call (619) 498-0555.

CVPD School Resource Officer Program

Brochure

Anti-bullying

Strain (Anti bullying, suicide awareness) - Video

Internet Safety Awareness

Interactive game to teach kids how to set privacy setting on social media as well as show kindness. Developed by Google

Internet Safety, Cell Phones, Social Media

Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Resources for parents - Website

Sextortion - Video

Facebook Online Predator - Video

Vaping

Interview with local student to discuss the misconceptions of vaping - Video

Vaping Conversation Guide for Parents - Website

The Dangers of Vaping and Nicotine 

Vaping Risks - Video

Other

What do Officers do

The Safety Patrol program is a partnership between the Chula Vista Elementary School District and the Chula Vista Police Department, designed to keep students safe as they travel to and from school. While patrol members play an important role in assisting with safe street crossings, the program’s greater purpose is to mentor students in responsibility, leadership, and service—instilling the core virtues that help shape the leaders of tomorrow.

The Shoe and Sock Drive is an annual partnership between the Chula Vista Police Department and a local Chula Vista shoe store, held at the start of each school year. Through this event, hundreds of students from local elementary schools receive new shoes, socks, and backpacks filled with school supplies—helping them begin the year feeling confident, supported, and ready to learn.