State of New York Police Juvenile Officers Association

New York's Juvenile Officer and School Resource Officers Association

BASIC SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS COURSE

The Basic School Resource Officer (SRO) Course is designed for School Resource Officers, Police Juvenile Officers, D.A.R.E. Officers, School Liaison Officers, and supervisors of SROs. Anyone working in or preparing for a school-based law enforcement role will benefit from this foundational training.

Course Overview

This five-day, 38-hour program is certified by both the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services–Municipal Police Training Council (DCJS-MPTC) and the State of New York Police Juvenile Officers Association (SNYPJOA).

The course equips officers with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in an educational environment. Participants gain a comprehensive understanding of the School Resource Officer concept, school-based policing programs, and the vital partnerships required between law enforcement and education systems.

Each student will complete a written exam and at least one graded practical exercise, ensuring both applied and theoretical mastery of the material.

Core Topics Include:

Historical development and evolution of the SRO role
Roles and responsibilities of the School Resource Officer
Understanding the school environment & building effective partnerships
Community policing & community involvement strategies
Documentation: record-keeping and activity reports
School safety planning and SHELL protocols
Introduction to behavioral threat assessment
Conducting security walkthroughs
Juvenile legal issues and case law
Information sharing and confidentiality standards
The SRO in the classroom: teaching & lesson planning fundamentals
Lesson Planning Lab and peer feedback
The adolescent brain: development and behavior
Bullying and the impact of social media
Special education: laws and considerations
Communication skills for SROs
Evaluating and improving SRO programs
Establishing a new SRO program
Final written examination
Student presentation: each participant delivers a classroom presentation and submits a written lesson plan

Course Impact

Graduates of this course leave with a well-rounded skill set to enhance school safety, foster positive student relationships, and effectively bridge the gap between law enforcement and education. This training is a critical step for officers committed to creating safe, supportive, and thriving school communities across New York State.

A certificate will be issued by the State of New York Police Juvenile Officers Assocaition for all participants that hold the status of police or peace officer and also by NYS DCJS and added to accadis training register.

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State of New York Police Juvenile Officers Association, Inc. Est. 1975