Carson City Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officers receive training this week

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officers received training this week on basic school enforcement.  In July the SRO staff will travel to receive advanced certification in time for the 2016-2017 school years.

The training provides officers assigned to Carson City Schools with instruction on law enforcement functions when conducted in a school environment and de-escalation techniques, mentoring students and becoming a positive role model for students and public speaking skills for classroom management tools to provide law-related education to students.

This training is the foundation for the Carson City SRO staff to establish lasting partnerships with their assigned schools and the students and staff. This training is being hosted by the Carson City Sheriff’s Office and provided by the National Association of School Resource Officers.

While students are on spring break, officers will receive training and begin developing strategies to implement new ideas into their assigned schools.

There is three total SRO staff.  Two SROs are assigned to a middle school and its zoned elementary schools and one SRO is assigned full time to Carson High School.

There is one sergeant assigned to implement the new program, write policy and oversee the SRO staff.  This program is initially paid for by a federal grant, C.O.P.S. (Community Oriented Policing Services).  This grant assists in paying for staff salaries and some training. In addition to the Carson City Sheriff’s Office staff, there are attendees from Juvenile Probation and school administrators district wide.

The Carson City School resource Officers will also attend more advanced training in July while school is out on summer break.

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Bring your NV Energy Bill, all income verification, and identification for everyone in your household.

Last Date to Register: Monday, December 11th from 9:00 AM-11:00 AM.

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