School Resource Officers (SROs)

Read: Video: N.J. SSO Saves Child from Getting Pinned By Car at Drop-Off

Video: N.J. SSO Saves Child from Getting Pinned By Car at Drop-Off

The veteran police officer had just been assigned as a school safety officer at West Ridge Elementary three weeks prior.

Read: Implementing AI-Supported Gun Detection in Schools: What We Learned

Implementing AI-Supported Gun Detection in Schools: What We Learned

Be sure to address these considerations when vetting artificial intelligence (AI) technology for gun detection.

Read: U.S. Departments of Education and Justice Release Resource on Confronting Racial Discrimination in Student Discipline

U.S. Departments of Education and Justice Release Resource on Confronting Racial Discrimination in Student Discipline

The Resource provides examples of the Departments’ investigations of discrimination in student discipline over the past 10 years.

Read: How to Improve Mobile Device Security on Campus

How to Improve Mobile Device Security on Campus

Hackers targeting mobile devices present a major security challenge to schools and healthcare facilities, as well as law enforcement.

Read: Security at Denver East High School Under Fire After 2 Shootings

Security at Denver East High School Under Fire After 2 Shootings

The Denver Public Schools Board has voted to bring back two armed police officers to patrol East High School through the end of the year.

Read: Tennessee Governor Signs Bill to Bolster School Security

Tennessee Governor Signs Bill to Bolster School Security

The new Tennessee law allocates $230 million in funding for school safety improvements, including the addition of an SRO to each campus.

Read: 9 Common Traits of Autism SROs Should Know to Foster Positive Student Interactions

9 Common Traits of Autism SROs Should Know to Foster Positive Student Interactions

Common characteristics for individuals with autism include lack of eye contact, repetitive actions, and sensory issues, among others.

Read: Tennessee Governor Proposes Legislation to Bolster School Security

Tennessee Governor Proposes Legislation to Bolster School Security

The legislation would place an armed security officer at every public school, boost physical security at public and private schools, and provide additional mental health resources.

Read: Family of Teen Fatally Shot by Long Beach SSO Gets $13 Million

Family of Teen Fatally Shot by Long Beach SSO Gets $13 Million

Millikan High School SSO Eddie Gonzalez fired his weapon at a vehicle as it drove away, striking the passenger who was later taken off life support.

Read: Addressing the School E-Cigarette and Vaping Epidemic

Addressing the School E-Cigarette and Vaping Epidemic

Vaping and e-cigarette use threatens student health and academic achievement and is draining precious school resources. Here’s how human interventions and technologies can help address the problem.

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