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Criminal Justice Resources Article

School Resource Officer Training: A Unique Opportunity in Law Enforcement

Looking for a way to advance your career? Interested in making a difference in the lives of children? School resource officer training could be perfect for you.

School resource officers take a proactive approach to safety in schools. School resource officer training programs focus on prevention and intervention to make schools a safer place to learn and study.1

On the Job as a School Resource Officer

When you serve a school resource officer, you'll be involved in law enforcement, teaching, and mentoring. But you won't just be another disciplinarian. Instead, you'll be focused specifically on crime prevention.2

School resource officer training programs will also teach you how to instruct students about the juvenile court system, peer pressure, harassment, problem solving, gang activity, drugs, alcohol, sex, and tobacco.1

School Resource Officers Benefit the Community

Some police agencies have questioned the value of having school resource officer training. But research is now showing the importance of having law enforcement officers in the school setting. Potential benefits include:1, 2

Better relationship between young people and officers.
Improved school safety.
Decreased workload of patrol officers.
Improved community relations for the sponsoring police agency.

Enroll in School Resource Officer Training Today!

Interested in enrolling in school resource officer training? The online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice at the University of Phoenix can help you develop the professional skills you need to be successful in the school setting. Fill out this information request form to get more information and take the first step towards enrolling.

Melissa Garvey
Dynasty Education Staff Writer
August 12, 2007

References:

1. The Principal's Partnership. (December 2006). Research Brief: School Resource Officer and academic achievement. Retrieved August 10, 2007, from http://www.principalspartnership.com/srobrief.pdf.

2. Finn, Peter. (August 2006). School Resource Officer Programs. The FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin. Retrieved August 10, 2007, from http://www.fbi.gov/publications/leb/2006/august2006/aug2006leb.htm#page1.