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The primary missions of the School Resource Officer are three-fold; formal instruction and presentation, informal consultation pertaining to law enforcement and safety issues, and law enforcement.
The SRO is not intended to serve as a "security officer" in the school, nor is he there to enforce disciplinary policies. The ultimate responsibility is to carry out his duties as a police officer, as expressed and interpreted through the Police Department chain of command.
Who is Officer Loewer?
Officer William Loewer is married with two sons. He has been a Lancaster Police Officer for more than 20 years and is certified as a Juvenile Officer and School Resource Officer. Officer Loewer previously served in his Department's Detective Bureau and was a member on the Emergency Response Team. Officer Loewer is a member of the State of New York Police Juvenile Officers Association as well as the National Association of School Resource Officers. Officer Loewer's office can be found at the Lancaster Middle School.Who is Officer Maute?
Officer Stacy Maute is married with four children. She has been a patrol officer with the Lancaster Police Department for over 10 years and previously was employed with Erie County at Erie Community College for 10 years. She is a Certified Police Instructor. Officer Maute is a member of the National Association of School Resource Officers. Officer Maute's office can be found at the Lancaster High School.Who is Officer Zimmerman?
Check Back for an update.Duties of the School Resource Officer
- To ensure the safety of the students, faculty, and staff throughout the Lancaster School District
- To counsel students in special situations, such as students suspected of engaging in criminal misconduct, when requested by the principal or parents of the student
- To enforce criminal laws on the local, state, and federal levels, and to assist school officials with the enforcement of policies and regulations regarding student conduct
- To investigate criminal activity on or around school property
- To answer questions that students may have concerning criminal and juvenile law
- To assist other officers with outside investigations concerning students
- To provide police protection at special school events or functions