1. THE World Leader in School Based Policing
National Association of School Resource Officers
THE World Leader in School Based Policing

2. We have averaged a little more than one school shooting a week in 2018!

3. A school shooting defined
A shooting that involved at least one person being shot (not including the shooter)
A shooting that occurred on school grounds
Includes grades K through college/university level
Includes gang violence, fights and domestic violence
includes accidental discharge of a firearm as long as the first two parameters are met

4. Parkland, FL – Feb. 14
Former student opens fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School killing 17 students and staff.
Renews national debate on school safety, mental health and guns.
Fuels federal legislation.

5. Lexington Park, MD March 20
Student opened fire with a handgun.
One student killed and one wounded.
SRO Deputy Blaine Gaskill responds to the gunfire.
Deputy Gaskill fires a round striking the shooter as the shooter shoots himself and dies from wounds.

6. Ocala, FL – April 20
Student opens fire in school prior to a planned student demonstration against gun violence.
One student wounded in the ankle.
Suspect immediately taken into custody by SRO Jimmy Long

7. Dixon, IL – May 16
Student opens fire on classmates practicing for graduation.
SRO Mark Dallas responds and stops the incident by shooting the assailant.

8. Santa Fe, TX – May 18
Student opened fire with a shotgun and a revolver
Ten people killed (nine students and one teacher).
Shooter was confronted early on by two SRO’s.

9. Noblesville, IN – May 25 Student opened fire with two handguns.
One student and one teacher wounded.
Shooter stopped by teacher along with assistance from SRO.

10. NASRO Mission
Provide the highest quality of training to school-­based law en­forcement officers and educators in order to promote safer schools and safer kids.

11. What is a School Resource Officer (SRO)?
A sworn law enforcement officer

12. What is a School Resource Officer (SRO)?
A sworn law enforcement officer
Properly selected

13. What is a School Resource Officer (SRO)?
A sworn law enforcement officer
Properly selected
Properly trained

14. NASRO Training NASRO teaches the SRO Triad concept. Law Enforcement
Education
Informal Counselor
Law Enforcement

15. Goals of an SRO Program
Bridge the gap between law enforcement and students.
Increase positive attitudes towards law enforcement.
Teach the value of our legal system.
Promote respect for people and property.
Reduce juvenile delinquency by helping students formulate an awareness of rules, authority and justice.
Goals of the SRO Program. Before showing the points on the slide, have groups discuss what they believe to be the goals of an effective SRO program.

16. The SRO's Role on Campus:
The Triad of SRO Responsibility:
Supporting the Education Mission as Law-Enforcement Officer, Teacher, and Counselor:
Meeting with principals each morning to exchange information.
Meeting with campus and local agencies to understand student assessments.
Listening to students' concerns.
Providing counseling to victims.

17. The SRO's Role on Campus:
The Triad of SRO Responsibility:
Supporting the Education Mission as Law-Enforcement Officer, Teacher, and Counselor:
5. Coordinating a Crime Scene.
6. Instructing students on
technology awareness,
domestic violence,
traffic-stop education, and
Bullying.

18. The SRO's Role on Campus:
The Triad of SRO Responsibility:
Supporting the Education Mission as Law-Enforcement Officer, Teacher, and Counselor:
7. Developing intervention, skills-development, and healthy-lifestyle programs for class instruction.
8. Conducting home visits.
9. Leading free summer day-camps for middle school students.

19. The SRO's Role on Campus:
The Triad of SRO Responsibility:
Supporting the Education Mission as Law-Enforcement Officer, Teacher, and Counselor:
10. Helping students:
With their homework,
playing basketball, and
sharing dinner together during extended school-day programs.

20. The SRO's Role on Campus:
The Triad of SRO Responsibility:
Supporting the Education Mission as Law-Enforcement Officer, Teacher, and Counselor:
11. Special Needs Skills Support Group
12. Baseball Clinic
13. Junior Police Academy (after school)
Speakers
Activities
14. Bull-Riding School
“Ready to Ride and Rope Your Dreams”

21. Archery Program
Rutherford County, TN

22. Bridging the Gap!