Working in a school as a School Resource Officer (SRO) isn’t just another assignment—it’s a unique role that requires a different mindset and a deep understanding of the law. This course helps officers build the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the school environment, from day one.

You’ll learn how to shift from traditional patrol work to a community-focused, collaborative approach. The course covers the key legal issues—like Miranda rights, search and seizure, and free speech—that play out differently in a school setting. You’ll also learn how to build strong relationships with students, parents, and staff, and how to work effectively with special populations like special needs students.

Led by Justin Chapman, a seasoned trainer with real-world experience, this course combines legal knowledge with practical steps to help you make a positive impact in the schools you serve.

What You’ll Learn

  • Shifting the Policing Mindset
    Move from patrol-based policing to a collaborative, community-oriented approach.

  • Legal Essentials
    Understand how Miranda, search and seizure, and free speech apply in public schools.

  • Working with Special Populations
    Build skills to engage with special needs students effectively.

  • Community and Parent Engagement
    Learn how to build trust and communicate clearly with parents, teachers, and administrators.

  • Classroom Presence
    Gain confidence delivering presentations and educating students on safety and law enforcement.

  • Actionable Guidance
    Get practical, step-by-step strategies for making a positive impact from your first day on the job.

By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to handle the unique challenges of being an SRO, building trust and keeping your school safe—while making sure your actions are legally sound and effective.


Certificate: 10 Hour

Credit: In-service credit available in many states

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Course curriculum

  1. 1

    • Welcome to Blue to Gold University

    • Course Introduction

    • Meet Your Instructor

    • Questions and Technical Support
  2. 2

    • Welcome, Mentality and Roles

    • Welcome, Mentality and Roles- QUIZ

    • Steps to Getting Started

    • Steps to Getting Started-QUIZ

    • Student Relationships

    • Student Relationships-QUIZ

    • De-Escalation

    • De-Escalation-QUIZ

    • Juvenile Brain

    • Juvenile Brain-QUIZ

    • Technology, Cyberbulling and Sexting

    • Technology, Cyberbullying and Sexting-QUIZ

    • School Security and Swatting

    • School Security and Swatting-QUIZ

    • Active Shooters

    • Active Shooters-QUIZ

    • Threat Assessment and Site Assessment

    • Threat Assessment and Site Assessment-QUIZ

    • Law, IEP and Students with Disabilities

    • Law, IEP and Students with Disabilities-QUIZ

    • Autism and Special Populations

    • Autism and Special Populations-QUIZ

    • Restorative Justice and Daily Operations

    • Restorative Justice and Daily Operations-QUIZ

    • Teen Dating Violence and SRO Selection

    • Teen Dating Violence and SRO Selection-QUIZ
  3. 3

    • Course Outline - SRO-The Basics and Beyond

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5 star rating

Well thought out and presented in linear fashion

Marc DeShaies

Very well presented

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5 star rating

Great class and very useful!

Paul Irwin

Great class and very useful. I have taught search and seizure and I enjoyed this class and your books. You are an asset to our profession.

Great class and very useful. I have taught search and seizure and I enjoyed this class and your books. You are an asset to our profession.

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5 star rating

Awesome Training

Kenneth Bishop

This training was great. It was presented in a way that makes the information extremely understandable. It also made me rethink the way some things are and h...

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This training was great. It was presented in a way that makes the information extremely understandable. It also made me rethink the way some things are and have been done at my agency in the past. I'm looking forward to taking this information back to my patrol shift to better prepare them to do their jobs in the future.

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Plain Language

Travis Thompson

I loved the way the material was presented in a way that was easy of the "lay-cop" to understand. It was also presented in a way that was easy to remember an...

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I loved the way the material was presented in a way that was easy of the "lay-cop" to understand. It was also presented in a way that was easy to remember and apply on scene, in the moment. I consider myself fairly squared away on search and seizure and still considered this class very worth while. So, thank you.

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  • Our courses are designed to be comprehensive, engaging, and well-structured delivered by a knowledgeable and passionate instructor.

  • Up-to-date, practical content that reflects industry trends and is presented in an easy-to-understand manner.

  • Collaborative opportunities, feedback, and assessment to facilitate student learning and progress tracking.

  • Our courses provide practical skills and knowledge that can be applied in real-life situations, with relevant examples, case studies, and exercises.

  • You will receive a certificate of completion.