What is the NASRO triad model?

• A. The three roles are detective, educator, and mentor.
• B. The three roles are law enforcement officer, educator (guest lecturer), and mentor (counselor).
• C. The three roles are officer, teacher, and supervisor.
• D. The three roles are patrol officer, counselor, and security.

Answer: (B)

The NASRO triad model is about balancing three roles that an school resource officer should fill to be most effective in a school setting: a law enforcement officer who helps keep students safe and enforces laws; an educator who provides safety-related instruction, prevention programs, and serves as a classroom resource; and a counselor who supports students’ well-being, listens to their concerns, and connects them with appropriate services. This combination helps students view the officer as a trusted partner rather than just an agent of arrest, while also ensuring safety, learning, and support happen in a coordinated way.

The best choice reflects these three roles: law enforcement officer, educator, and counselor. Other options mix in roles like detective, supervisor, or focus on security, which don’t align with the NASRO triad’s emphasis on integrating enforcement, education, and counseling.