SRO – Basics and Beyond

Being an SRO is much more than just re-locating a police officer from a patrol position to inside a school building. In order to be SUCCESSFUL, School Resource Officers will have to make changes in their policing mentality, understand the value of available resources and requires specific knowledge of the critical rules and laws that govern school policing. Areas like Miranda, search and seizure, free speech and expression are considerably different in public schools than anywhere else. Working with special populations (autistic and special needs) students, parent interaction, class presentation and many more subjects are covered. This 2-day course will provide officers the skills and knowledge necessary to work as a competent SRO in the school environment. The officer will be guided through a step-by-step introduction to the school policing world with specific actions to take when they take on that assignment.

Justin Chapman retired as a Captain after 28 years of service. He developed an active shooter protocol (E.S.C.A.P.E) for schools across the nation. Justin is FBI and IADLEST certified as an instructor.  In addition he is a trainer for CSTAG and CPTED.