Videos
These videos are a great way to introduce yourself to useful practices and new research in the school safety world.
School Resource Officer Video Series
This video series helps SROs consider the way students think, how to connect with them, how to break down barriers to communication, and how to become a successful presence in their school.
Watch Playlist TOPICS School-based Law Enforcement
NTAC: Averting Targeted School Violence
This video from the U.S. Secret Service reviews the key findings from their latest National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) study.
Watch on YouTube TOPICS Campus Security
Systematic Review: Perceptions of School Resource Officers
This systematic review evaluates various perspectives on School Resource Officers (SROs) in the school community, as well as how these perceptions may affect long-term student outcomes and policy decisions.
Watch on YouTube TOPICS Campus Security, School Climate
Systematic Review: Anonymous Reporting Systems for School-Based Violence Prevention
Dr. Libby Messman describes a systematic review of published literature from the last 25 years on the use of Anonymous Reporting Systems (ARS) in schools of all levels (K-12, colleges, public, private, etc.) throughout the United States.
Watch on YouTube TOPICS Notification Technology, School Climate
The Next Five Things an SRO Should Do (School Resource Officer Video Series)
In an earlier video in our SRO series, you learned the first five things an SRO should do. This last video of the series shares the next five things you should do.
Watch on YouTube TOPICS School Climate, School-based Law Enforcement
Autism Spectrum Disorder (School Resource Officer Video Series)
In your role as a School Resource Officer (SRO), you can model respect for behavioral differences through the way you support a student with ASD or other developmental conditions.
Watch on YouTube TOPICS School Climate, School-based Law Enforcement
Cultural Differences: Who Knew? (School Resource Officer Video Series)
As a School Resource Officer (SRO), you are vital in bridging cultural differences and creating a climate of inclusion, ultimately making your school a safer and richer place.
Watch on YouTube TOPICS School Climate, School-based Law Enforcement
Why Aren’t They Telling You? (School Resource Officer Video Series)
In this video, learn more about what goes through a students’ mind when they hear something disturbing but choose not to report it, and the different ways you can remove barriers and build trust between yourself and your students.
Watch on YouTube TOPICS School Climate, School-based Law Enforcement
The First Five Things An SRO Should Do (School Resource Officer Video Series)
You’ve been assigned to a school as a new School Resource Officer (SRO). Now what? In this video, learn the first five steps you should take as a new SRO.
Watch on YouTube TOPICS School Climate, School-based Law Enforcement
The Teen Brain (School Resource Officer Video Series)
Unlike traditional law enforcement officials, School Resource Officers (SROs) work almost exclusively with young people, so it is crucial they understand how students think and make decisions. But that is no easy task.
Watch on YouTube TOPICS School Climate, School-based Law Enforcement
Reducing Gun Violence: Extreme Risk Protection Orders
Dr. April Zeoli discusses how Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) can be used to protect schools and reduce gun violence through reporting
Watch on YouTube TOPICS Campus Security, Notification Technology
School Safety & Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
Christine Koffkey, MPH, discusses the benefits of CPTED, the six components that make it up, and key findings from school principals who implement CPTED strategies.
Watch on YouTube TOPICS Campus Security, School Climate
School Climate and Student Fear: The Roles of Students and Teachers
Chris Melde, PhD and his team discuss their research into the ways school climate and previous experiences of victimization can affect a student's feelings of fear and perceptions of safety.
Watch on YouTube TOPICS Comprehensive School Safety Plans, School Climate
School Safety Success Stories: Atlanta Public Schools Case Study
There is more to being an SRO than simply serving as a law enforcement officer. Chief Ronald Applin of Atlanta Public Schools details best practices for SRO training.
Watch on YouTube TOPICS Comprehensive School Safety Plans, School-based Law Enforcement
Systematic Review: Post-Crisis Interventions
Rebeccah Sokol, PhD, describes promising research into the effectiveness of post-crisis interventions, including key findings and recommendations from our systematic literature review.
Watch on YouTube TOPICS Comprehensive School Safety Plans
Restorative Virtual Circles
Restorative Circles are a great way to build positive school environments and maintain strong, open relationships in the classroom.
TOPICS Mental Health, School Climate