SRO is an acronym. The S stands
But the key strength of the person
to whom this acronym belongs is the
R. The R stands for resource. The law
duties of SRO at our schools are truly
giving the term resource new meaning.
Lieutenant Joel Perez is in his 27th year
where he currently holds the position of
SRO Unit Supervisor. His team provides
service to all the Manatee County middle
and high schools outside the city limits.
(City of Bradenton Police Department and
the City of Palmetto Police Department
provide support for the schools inside
their cities.)
and four high schools, plus Manatee
Technical College, report to Lt. Perez
and work together to provide security
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Left To Right: Dep. Paul Harris, Sgt. Keith Wallace and Lt. Joel Perez