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SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER/JUVENILE DETECTIVE

The School Resource Officer (SRO) position was developed to address youth issues in our community by working with school officials and local agencies to identify and correct behavioral problems with children before they become a serious problem. Many times when a child commits a minor offense it is because there is a larger problem that needs to be addressed. Intervention through counseling or mentoring can often solve the problem in the early stages, avoiding the juvenile having to enter the juvenile justice system. The SRO accomplishes this by spending time with and getting to know the juveniles at the schools and reviewing all cases involving juveniles to determine the best course of action to take to prevent the action from reoccurring.

Our School Resource Officer is: Officer Karena Shum, (415) 508-2184

The School Resource Officer provides service to the students of our community who attend Brisbane Elementary, Lipman Intermediate School, Jefferson High School, Terra Nova High School, Oceana High School and El Camino High School. The School Resource Officer provides a visible and positive image for law enforcement.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the School Resource Officer’s roll in dealing with juvenile issues, please contact Officer Shum at (415) 508-2184.

 
Brisbane School District

  • Lipman Intermediate | 1-(415) 467-9541
  • Brisbane Elementary | 1-(415) 467-0120
  • Panorama School | 1-(650) 586-6595

Jefferson Union High School District

  • Terra Nova High School | 1-(650) 359-3961
  • Oceana High School | 1-(650) 355-4131
  • Jefferson High School | 1-(650) 756-0300
  • El Camino High School | 1-(650) 877-8806
  • Westmoor High School | 1-(650) 756-3434
  • Thorton High School | 1-(650) 992-2685
  • Adult Education Center |  1-(650) 755-8600

Counseling Services

  • Northern Peninsula Family Alternatives | 1-(650) 877-8642
  • Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center | 1-(650) 877-8642
  • Family & Children Services | 1-(650) 877-8642

24-Hour Crisis Hotlines

  • California Youth Crisis Line | 1-(800) 843-5200
  • Alcohol & Drug Helpline | 1-(650) 573-3950
  • Psychiatric Youth Emergency Services | 1-(650) 573-3950
  • Youth Crisis Intervention & Suicide Prevention | 1-(650) 573-3950

Emergency Housing

  • Your House South | 1-(650) 367-9687
  • 24-hour hotline for youth experiencing family problems, Center for Domestic Violence Prevention | 1-(650) 312-8515
  • Catholic Worker House | 1-(650) 366-4415
  • Short-term housing for ages 15-18, Child Protective Services | 1-(800) 632-4615

Legal Status

  • Criminal Juvenile Facility, Hillcrest | 1-(650) 312-5327
  • San Mateo County Juvenile Probation Department | 1-(650) 312-8816
  • San Mateo County Superior Family Court Services | 1-(650) 363-4561
  • San Mateo County County Superior Court-Juvenile Branch | 1-(650) 312-5355
  • Legal Aid of San Mateo County | 1-(800) 381-8898