School District 38 welcomed a new School Resource Officer (SRO) to Lewis-Palmer High School this year. We took time to talk with Deputy Susan Aragon to ask a few questions to learn more about her as she gets started in her new role.
Tell us about your background/professional experience. How long have you served in law enforcement?
Prior to becoming a sworn law enforcement officer, I was a dispatcher. Before that, I was a firefighter. I have worked in emergency services since I was 18 years old. I became a deputy seven years ago.
How do you plan to build trust and positive relationships with students, staff and parents?
I believe in being as transparent as possible. Honesty goes a long way. Obviously, I may not be able to share everything, but being honest and upfront with everyone I interact with is important.
What qualities do you think are most important for a Student Resource Officer (SRO), and how do you embody those qualities?
I believe you have to be able to relate to students and be able to support them. As a parent of two kids in junior high and high school, I feel I can relate to their struggles and be excited for them, even on small wins.
What do you hope to achieve in your first year as an SRO at Lewis-Palmer High School?
I hope to be able to build trust with staff, students and parents. I want them to know I am here to support them in any way possible.
What is one thing you’d like the school community to know about you as you begin this new role?
SRO's are not in the schools to just look for the bad. We want to see and support the amazing students we have here. I am looking forward to getting to know the students and be someone who they can trust.
What excites you most about being part of the LPHS community, and what are you looking forward to the most in the coming months?
I have heard so many positive things about D38 and its great community. When I learned I was going to be assigned to Lewis Palmer High School, I was excited to get this chapter started in my career.