School Resource Officers (SROs)

Read: Police and Security Officers Keep Leaving Their Guns in School Bathrooms

Police and Security Officers Keep Leaving Their Guns in School Bathrooms

There have been several recent incidents involving armed officers who forgot to take their guns with them after using the bathroom on a K-12 campus.

Read: Indiana School Protection Officer Fired After Leaving Gun in Bathroom

Indiana School Protection Officer Fired After Leaving Gun in Bathroom

The gun that was left in the school bathroom was discovered by a student.

Read: Minnesota Passes Law Allowing SROs to Use Prone Restraints

Minnesota Passes Law Allowing SROs to Use Prone Restraints

Additionally, the law also requires officers who work in Minnesota public schools to receive specialized training and certification.

Read: Report: 10 Essential Actions to Improve School Safety

Report: 10 Essential Actions to Improve School Safety

Here are the recommendations from COPS on school safety and a summary of their findings.

Read: Arming Teachers: Duval County Residents Share Concerns About Florida Guardian Program

Arming Teachers: Duval County Residents Share Concerns About Florida Guardian Program

Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri is pushing for Duval County Public Schools to adopt the program which would allow for the arming of teachers.

Read: Chicago Board of Education Oks Removal of Police from Schools

Chicago Board of Education Oks Removal of Police from Schools

Starting in the fall, Chicago police will only be allowed outside of school campuses.

Read: Syracuse: Parent Attacks Lincoln Middle School Teacher in Front of Class

Syracuse: Parent Attacks Lincoln Middle School Teacher in Front of Class

Syracuse City School District Superintendent Anthony Davis said the mother was able to blend in with students during drop-off.

Read: Kentucky: 43% of Schools Don’t Have SROs Despite State Requirement

Kentucky: 43% of Schools Don’t Have SROs Despite State Requirement

House Bill 63, passed by the Kentucky legislature in 2022, requires all campuses to have at least one school resource officer (SRO).

Read: 1 Student Killed, 1 Injured in North Carolina High School Stabbing

1 Student Killed, 1 Injured in North Carolina High School Stabbing

The stabbings happened in the gym during physical education class where a large fight broke out.

Read: Disposable Flavored E-Cigarettes Are Wreaking Havoc in American Schools

Disposable Flavored E-Cigarettes Are Wreaking Havoc in American Schools

The e-cigarette epidemic consumes significant school resources, negatively affecting learning, social environments and safety.

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