Detective Jason Lucas is the South Pasadena Police Department's School Resource Officer (SRO). In addition to his duties at the schools, Detective Lucas handles juvenile cases. The School Resource Officer is responsible for acting as a liaison between the police department, the school district and the community. The Police Department recognizes increasing public awareness of school safety issues, and the SRO, working within the schools is guiding them towards innovative concepts in this area. The SRO acts as a mentor, by providing guidanace and counseling for students, and also presents a positive role model and friend to the students. |
