The SRO: Operations and Expectations
Leadership of Effective SRO Programs, Whitewater Issues in School Policing, SRO Roles and Responsibilities, Supervising and Evaluating the SRO and the Program, Contracts and Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), and Operational Philosophies.
Adolescent Development and Mental Health
Understanding School Violence and Threat Assessment, teen development (Physical, Cognitive, Sensory and Motor, Emotional and Social); mental health disorders, special populations needs (IEPs, 504s, disabilities, ESL), de-escalation techniques, restorative justice, juvenile diversion and mediation, and prevention/intervention.
Internet Safety and Legal Issues
Internet safety, social networking, technology, cyber bullying, sexting, undercover chat, harassment, investigative strategies addressing Craigslist, Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace. Legal issues including: use of force, search and seizure, data practices, juvenile delinquency, probation, mandatory reporting, restraining orders, parenting arrangements, and orders for protection.
Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Recovery
Emergency management planning, school needs assessments (safety analysis, safety surveys, and vulnerability studies), Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED), operational policies and procedures, partnerships, physical security, school safety teams, universal procedures, drills, and exercises; individual participant emergency plan review; threat identification, analysis and response (active shooter, bomb threats, fights and intruders).
Practical Exercises
Through comprehensive table-top exercises, participants will demonstrate the application of their knowledge and skills of the week’s learning.
