SRO

The Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR) will offer an overview of the Bureau of Justice Assistance Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Specialized Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Program for law enforcement who work in K–12 schools and/or with school-aged populations. This federally funded program is designed to support the development and implementation of specialized training and other resources for law enforcement, school security, and community supervision professionals who work with students.

Lyons, KS requested assistance with position marketing for the SRO program. Lyons, KS has had the position posted for several months with no qualified applicants.

OJJDP, in collaboration with the National Gang Center (NGC), convened a one-day listening session of local law enforcement leaders and prosecutors possessing unique experience in responding to the threats posed by youth street gangs within their respective jurisdictions, as well as in implementing strategies to hold gang-involved youth accountable.

Attended virtual summit to gather information and resources on current trainings related to School Safety and Law Enforcement.

Tremonton-Garland, UT requested SRO MOU examples o assist with the planning of hiring and deploying an SRO. The RVCRI team provided several resources to Tremonton-Garland, including sample MOUs and NASRO best practices.

Lyons, KS requested examples of SROs using BWCs in schools.

The RVCRI team provided several resources to Lyons, including sample school district BWC policy, podcast, and webinar on BWC use in schools.

Lyons, KS requested SRO MOU examples and position descriptions to assist with the planning of hiring and deploying an SRO.

The RVCRI team provided Lyons with sample MOUs from several states, NASRO Best Practice Guide, and several Position Descriptions.