NCJA School Resource Officer Training

 All certified law enforcement officers who are currently assigned or will be assigned as a School Resource Officer.

Course Goal:

To provide the participant with the history, philosophy and basic skills necessary to serve as a School Resource Officer. Participants will receive instruction in school-based law, ways to handle exceptional students, and classroom instruction techniques.

Course Objectives:

1. Define “School Resource Officer” and discuss the history and concepts associated with the School Resource Officer program.

2. Identify and analyze legal concepts applicable to the authority of the SRO in investigating crimes.

3. Discuss the aspects of the educational system including techniques to correctly address students in a classroom setting.

4. Define the term “gang” and identify methods to reduce gang-related activity.

5. Recognize and compare disabilities covered under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

6. Identify risk factors and warning signs of a variety of mental health challenges common among juveniles.

7. Demonstrate the ability to respond and engage in various role-play exercises properly.

8. Discuss strategies available to reduce the risk of violence and crime on school campuses including response to critical incidents.

9. Prepare and present a presentation designed for grade school students in a practical exercise.

Methodologies:

This course employs discussion, demonstration, lecture and practical exercises.

July 20-24, 2026

Registration Dates

Until July 15 (Do not sign up for this class in ACADIS)

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Attendance is required at all class sessions. Students must successfully score 70% or higher on a final written exam and pass all practical exercises. All practical exercises are pass or fail with the opportunity for remediation for failures. Class attire will be business Casual except for Wednesday class will be Full Uniform as part of a practical exercise.