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School Resource Officer (SRO) Basic Training
Certified 36-Hour Training Seminar

Registration:
Online
Download to mail or fax back in

Monday – Friday, October 6 - 10, 2008

Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA), Richfield, Ohio

Creating and maintaining a safer school environment is the primary goal of every SRO…but how exactly should law enforcement prepare for a challenge of that magnitude? The Ohio School Resource Officers Association is hosting this five-day basic training for SRO’s to equip themselves with the information and skills they need to identify, address and prevent crime and violence in Ohio schools. The 36-hour class curriculum will cover every major responsibility and aspect of SRO’s, as well as Ohio School Laws, Crime Prevention Initiatives for Youth, and Local, State and Federal Resources.  Certificates will be distributed to students who successfully attend all sessions and  complete course exercises.

Who Should Attend

    • Law Enforcement Officers Assigned to Schools
    • Crime Prevention & Community Policing
    • Officers Working with Youth
    • D.A.R.E. & G.R.E.A.T. Officers
    • Current S.R.O.’s

    Presenters
    Presenters are certified School Resource Officers and will instruct from the Ohio S.R.O. Approved Curriculum.
    Agenda: Monday - Friday:
    8:00 – 11:30                Morning sessions
    11:30 – 12:30 p.m.      Lunch (on your own)
    12:30 – 5:00 p.m.        Afternoon sessions (1:00 p.m. dismissal on Friday)
    Location:
    Directions to the training site will be provided in a confirmation letter that will be sent upon acceptance to the training.

    Cost:
    Registration cost is $300.  Fee includes materials during the workshop one year complimentary OSROA Membership.

    Please note: Overnight accommodations are not included in this fee. Local hotel information will be provided in a confirmation letter. Cancellations must be made 72 business hours prior to the seminar date.

    Registration:
    Online
    Download to mail or fax back in

    Curriculum

    An Overview of School Resource Officers
    History and Definition of SRO
    SRO Roles and Responsibilities

    Planning for an SRO
    Job Descriptions
    Memorandums of Understanding
    Implementing an SRO Program

    The Role of the School Resource Officer
    Safety and Security
    Problem Solver & Youth Advocate
    School/Community Liaison
    Law Enforcement
    Mentor & Counselor
    Classroom Instructor
    Ethics and Integrity

    Safety Planning 
    Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
    School Security Survey
    Personal Safety and Violence Prevention for Youth
    Personal Safety for Students, Teachers and  Administrators
    Crisis Management Planning

    Teaching & Learning Styles
    Communication Skills
    Methods of Learning
    Students with Special Needs

    Counseling Issues
    Abuse/Neglect
    Sexual Harassment
            a. Definition
            b. Awareness/Prevention Issues for Teachers and  
                Students
           c.  Reporting

    Cultural Diversity, Crime Prevention & Community Policing Initiatives for Youth      
    Street Law
    Youth Watch
    Campus Crime Stoppers
    Teens, Crime, and the Community
    Teen/Student Courts
    Conflict Management and Dispute Resolution
    Youth Police Academy

    Ohio School Laws 
    Liability Issues