SROs

With Policing in the Spotlight, Some Search for Alternatives to SROs

With Policing in the Spotlight, Some Search for Alternatives to SROs

Some Granite Staters believe sworn officers are needed on campus to protect students from threats of violence such as school shootings. Others raise concerns about criminalization of student behavior and the apparent disproportionate impact of school policing on students of color and those with disabilities. And as conversations around policing continue to evolve, some are looking for alternative ways to keep schools safe.