SRO Basic Training

OSROA offers both an IN PERSON and a VIRTUAL VIA Zoom option for the training.

This OPOTA approved, HB 318 compliant five-day training is designed to prepare law enforcement with the information and skills they will need to identify, address, and prevent crime and violence in Ohio’s K-12 schools. The 40-hour training will cover SROs major responsibilities as well as Ohio School Law, Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) for SROs, tips on integrating the SRO into the school environment and more. Certificates will be distributed to students who attend all sessions and successfully complete the course assessment.

Please note: This course is for sworn law enforcement officers who are currently (or will be soon) assigned to a school.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Cancellations with refund accepted until one week prior to the start of the training.

An Overview of School Resource Officers

History and Overview of SROs
Implementing an SRO Program – Triad Concept
SRO Leadership, Roles and Responsibilities
Positive Role Model/Ethics & Integrity
Memorandums of Understanding
Law Related Education

The Role of the School Resource Officer

Understanding the psychological & physiological characteristics consistent with ages
First responder, suicide/ hostage situations
SRO & School Admin Relationships
Interview/Interrogation-School Admin
SRO as School/Community Liaison
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
Creating Safer Communities that value Diversity and Inclusion
Understanding Students with Disabilities IEP/504s
Interview/Interrogation-SROs & Juveniles
Autism Awareness

Safety Planning 

Ohio School Safety Center – EOPs
Safety/Security Issues
Community Oriented Policing in Schools

SRO as an Instructor
Methods of Learning
Law Related Education

Counseling Issues

Handle with Care Train the Trainer
Rx/Street Drug Trends
Social Media/Internet Safety
Understanding Students with Disabilities IEP/504s

Ohio School Laws 

Liability Issues & Handling Truancy
Law Related Education