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National Association of School Resource Officers

Discover the history, role, and training of School Resource Officers (SROs), ensuring a safe school environment. Bridge police-youth relations, improve attitudes, and reduce delinquency. Learn the importance of MOUs in interagency collaboration.

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National Association of School Resource Officers

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  1. National Association of School Resource Officers THE World Leader in School Based Policing

  2. History of School Based Law Enforcement • The use of police officers in schools has roots dating back to the 1950’s • 1953 – Flint, Michigan • 1963 – Tucson, Arizona • 1967 – Cincinnati, Ohio • 1968 – Los Angeles • 1980’s to Present – Steady increase across the United States.

  3. What is a School Resource Officer (SRO)? • Definition • A School Resource Officer is a career law enforcement officer, with sworn authority, deployed in community oriented policing, assigned by the employing police department or agency to work in collaboration with schools.

  4. What is a School Resource Officer (SRO)? • A sworn law enforcement officer

  5. What is a School Resource Officer (SRO)? • A sworn law enforcement officer • Properly selected

  6. What is a School Resource Officer (SRO)? • A sworn law enforcement officer • Properly selected • Properly trained

  7. What is role of an SRO? • Visible, active law enforcement figure • A classroom resource • A community resource • A “member” of the faculty • Not a replacement for existing school security practices • Not a disciplinarian

  8. Goals of the SRO program • Bridge the gap between police officers and young people. • Increase positive attitudes towards law enforcement. • Teach the value of our legal system • Promote respect for people and property • Reduce juvenile delinquency by helping students formulate an awareness of rules, authority and justice

  9. NASRO Training • NASRO teaches the SRO Triad concept. Education Informal Counselor Law Enforcement

  10. NASRO Training Courses • Basic SRO Course • Advance SRO Course • SRO Management Course • SRO Response to Active Shooter • CPTED in Schools • School Law Workshop

  11. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Interagency Collaboration is foundational to the success of an SRO program. The MOU is a written agreement between the school district & the law enforcement agency providing the guidelines for the program.

  12. Elements of a good MOU • Mission Statement • Goals and Objectives • Assignment of SRO • Hours and Special Events • Duties of the SRO • Rights and Duties of the School Board • Access to Education Records

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