NYPD Considers Hiring 475 Additional School Safety Agents
The proposal comes after de Blasio said school safety agents would be moved from under the NYPD and amid a hiring freeze of social workers and guidance counselors.
The proposal comes after de Blasio said school safety agents would be moved from under the NYPD and amid a hiring freeze of social workers and guidance counselors.
Data from the last three years shows the majority of student arrests were made by security personnel and not school resource officers.
The author describes how her school’s use of SROs changed the culture of her campus. The approach was so successful that it was featured in the national and international media.
The push for removing police from schools and diverting funds toward social supports for students has gained traction following the killing of George Floyd.
High suspension rates of middle school students resulted in a significantly greater chance of them dropping out, being arrested and incarcerated.
Supporters of the law believe ending “willful defiance” suspensions will help disrupt the school-to-prison pipeline.
A study from ACLU Nebraska found its schools’ SRO programs vary greatly and most don’t properly track students’ arrests or law enforcement referrals.
A needless tug of war could be developing with school police on one side and mental health professionals, social services advocates and civil rights activists on the other.
Association officials say that NASRO has long advocated for all of these recommendations.
Obama administration releases resources for schools and colleges to ensure the approriate use of SROs and campus police.
Crisis response can be a weak spot for many campuses. Learn how to manage tasks, share response plans and maintain command and control over response teams during a crisis.
Learn how tools like mass notification systems coupled with the right emergency communication plan can help your organization achieve the speed and reach it needs to keep everyone safe and informed.
