What does an SRO do?

The return to school after remote learning brought back the fear of violence in the classroom.

The Triad saw those fears realized when a student died after a shooting at Mount Tabor High School in Winston-Salem.

In the two months after, more weapons were found on campuses and lockdowns had many wondering what is being done to keep schools safe every day and during crisis.

Behind the daily learning inside schools like Bethany Elementary School in Rockingham County, there's a different routine for those charged with keeping students safe.

"It's a different way of thinking," said Deputy Joey Robertson.

Robertson is an Elementary School Resource Officer, one of two in Rockingham County Schools. He splits his time at three of six elementary schools, Bethany Elementary is one of them.

"I make sure the doors are locked, that's the easiest way than an intruder could get into the building is through the doors," Robertson said.

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