This article discusses the importance of trained police officers, School Resource Officers (SROs), participating in school-based crisis response efforts. These efforts, mostly preventative in nature, mitigate and de-escalate trauma for students exposed to a wide variety of challenging situations. Scenarios are presented with dialogue between students and SRO, offering insights into how SROs support students' emotional needs. The article demonstrates how trained SROs' service complements schoolbased crisis prevention and intervention efforts. Keywords crisis intervention team, mental health, School Resource Officer, student support including School Resource Officers in school-based crisis interventionStrengthening student support An essential underlying condition for learning, school safety is paramount in the minds of parents, teachers, and school administrators (Cornell & Mayer, 2010).

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