An Introduction to SRO Programs
An Introduction to SRO Programs is an interactive online course that directly supports the mission of the National Association of School Resource Officers to provide the “highest quality of training to school-based law enforcement officers.” This program provides an overview of school-based law enforcement programs and illuminates the critical need for further SRO training.
COURSE RUN TIME: 3 HOURS
About This Course
An Introduction to SRO Programs highlights the unique roles and responsibilities of School Resource Officers (SROs), explores the benefits and challenges of SRO programs, including stakeholder concerns, and provides practical guidance on best practices that support effective use of SROs in our nation’s schools.
Participants should expect to spend approximately 3 hours exploring the content and resources in this course.
This tuition-free online training was developed by the National Association of School Resource Officers and was originally supported by cooperative agreement 2018CWXK003 by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services.
Primary Audience
An Introduction to SRO Programs is designed for a diverse audience of community stakeholders involved in, or seeking to be a part of, school safety efforts. Inclusive in design, this eLearning course is appropriate for SROs, SRO supervisors, school administrators, parents, and other community stakeholders.
The National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO)
The National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) is a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to making schools and children safer by providing the highest quality training to school-based law enforcement officers.