SROs in Action: How Officers Support Students Every Day

Season 3, Episode 9 | SROs in Action: How Officers Support Students Every DayIn this episode of Coffee and Clarity: Preventing Substance Misuse, hosts Reyna and Georgia sit down with two dedicated School Resource Officers — Officer Lily Paine from the Fairmont Police Department and Deputy Chris Gerhardt from the Martin County Sheriff’s Office — to talk about their work inside local schools and the relationships they build with students every day.Together, we explore what the role of a School Resource Officer really looks like — from a typical day on campus to the most rewarding parts of the job — and hear how Officer Paine and Deputy Gerhardt build trust with students by being present, approachable, and supportive. We also discuss school safety, the challenges SROs face, how they balance their responsibilities, and how mentorship, education, and prevention-focused relationships can create safer, more supportive school environments for students, families, and the broader community.Listen now on your favorite platform:YouTube: https://bit.ly/CoffeeandClarityYoutubeApple: https://bit.ly/CoffeeandClarityAppleiHeartRadio: https://bit.ly/CoffeeandClarityiHeartAudible: https://bit.ly/AudibleCoffeeandClarityAmazon: https://bit.ly/AmazonCoffeeandClaritySpotify: https://bit.ly/SpotifyCoffeeandClarityLearn more or support our work at www.empowermartin.comFor sponsorship or guest opportunities, contact [email protected] podcast is made possible by grants from the ONDCP Drug-Free Communities Support Program and the Schmeekle Foundation.Thank you to Officer Lily Paine and Deputy Chris Gerhardt for joining us — and thank you for listening! This wraps up Season 3, and we’ll be back in September for Season 4. Like, comment, subscribe, and share to stay part of the conversation.