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School Resource Officers as Trusted Faces | Lafayette Louisiana News
Vermilion Parish students are returning to class with a new safety presence: school resource officers—trained deputies from the Sheriff’s Office designed to be trusted, approachable figures, not just enforcers. Through a joint effort with the school board, these officers build relationships by attending events, even letting kids splash them, to create a comfortable environment where students feel safe seeking help. The program extends to private and charter schools too, ensuring every campus gets coverage—even if it means rotating deputies across schools. Funded by shared resources (school…
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