An Introduction to SRO Programs

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This 3-hour online course helps train school-based law enforcement officers. It describes the roles and responsibilities of School Resource Officers (SROs) and highlights the benefits and challenges of SRO programs. The course is aimed at officers, supervisors, school administrators, parents, and community members interested in school safety. It covers topics like crime data in schools, stakeholder concerns about law enforcement presence, best practices for effective SRO programs, and the importance of training.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals; Schools & Childcare Providers

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Safety; Schools; Police; Law Enforcement

Institutions: U.S. Department of Justice

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