SRO Drug & Violence Prevention 2

Question 1

An SRO notices a student exhibiting pinpoint pupils, slowed breathing, and extreme drowsiness between classes. Which substance does this presentation most strongly suggest?

Accepted Answer

Opioids

Answer

Pinpoint (miotic) pupils, respiratory depression, and sedation are classic signs of opioid intoxication.

Question 2

Under the Safe and Drug-Free Schools framework, which intervention strategy focuses on changing the school environment rather than targeting individual students?

Accepted Answer

Universal prevention

Answer

Universal prevention targets the entire school population and environment without singling out specific individuals.

Question 3

A student discloses that a classmate has been bringing a weapon to school to 'handle' a bully. What is the SRO's FIRST action?

Accepted Answer

Notify school administration and initiate a threat assessment

Answer

Notifying administration and starting a structured threat assessment is the proper first step to manage the risk safely.

Question 4

The DARE program has largely been replaced or reformed because research found it:

Accepted Answer

Had little long-term effect on reducing student drug use

Answer

Multiple studies, including a 2003 GAO report, found DARE had minimal lasting impact on drug use rates.

Question 5

Which federal law requires schools receiving federal funds to have a zero-tolerance policy for firearms on school grounds?

Accepted Answer

Gun-Free Schools Act of 1994

Answer

The Gun-Free Schools Act of 1994 mandates a one-year expulsion for students who bring firearms to school.

(SRO) School Resource Officer Certification Practice Test

(SRO) School Resource Officer Certification Practice Test

SRO Drug & Violence Prevention 2