School Resource Officers become a role model to the students and also act as a crime deterrent. The one-on-one relationship between the students and the officers allows problems to be solved before they escalate beyond control. They also work in conjunction with the School officials to maintain a safe and orderly environment at the school.

The School Resource Officer program provides a Deputy Sheriff as a School Resource Officer in elementary, middle and high schools within Dare County. There are currently eight Dare County Sheriff's Office School Resource Officers.