The School Resource Officer (SRO) is a sworn officer of the Sterling Police Department assigned to the Sterling Unit 5 School District, primarily Sterling High School and Challand Middle School. First and foremost a police officer, the SRO reports on a daily basis to Assistant Principals at both schools. The officer's primary function is to nurture and promote positive and effective communication between the schools and the Police Department while coordinating and enhancing on-site police services.
