SRO Recertification

Registration Deadline: June 13, 2026

This course has been approved by ILETSB for the following mandates:
Civil Rights – 2.0
Constitutional use of LE Authority – 2.0
Crisis Intervention – 1.5
Cultural Competency - .50
Human Rights - .50
Legal Updates – 1.5
Officer Wellness/Mental Health - .50
Procedural Justice – 3.0
Laws Concerning stops, searches and use of fore – 1.0/.50 scenario-based 
Officer Safety Techniques – 3.0/1.5 scenario-based 

PURPOSE OF COURSE: 
This 2-day, 16-hour program has been designed by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board to provide students with the required training in use of police personnel within the school setting in accordance with SB 2925 (PA 100-984). SROs must be police officers of law enforcement agencies who are to serve within a school setting pursuant to a memorandum of understanding between the employing law enforcement agency and a school district within the agency’s jurisdiction. Any officer serving in this role as of January 1, 2021, must have a special certification issued by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (“Board”). Such officers must have attended special training or attained a waiver by the Board before they can serve in this role. 

COURSE OVERVIEW: 
This course consists of the three primary components addressed in the curriculum: Juvenile Law, Officer and Youth Interactions, and School Threat Response. Students will participate in guided discussions/lectures, interactive activities, and performance-based exercises. 
 

COURSE GOALS: 
To ensure that those Illinois law enforcement officers serving as an SRO have met the requirements of PA 100-984, and are familiar with the knowledge, skills and abilities as related to Juvenile Law, Officer and Youth Interactions, and School Threat Response. 

COURSE PREREQUISITES: 
Only personnel who are currently employed by a unit of local government in a sworn or civilian capacity will be permitted to attend this program. Only the Chief, Sheriff, or Public Safety Director of the agency requesting this training - or his/her designated representative - may enroll student officers. Officers will NOT be allowed to enroll themselves. 

METHODS OF EVALUATION: 
Students will be required to demonstrate knowledge of all course materials. Additionally, the instructor will evaluate students’ comprehension and retention of course topics based on their participation in practical exercises/scenarios and discussions conducted during the course. Evaluation forms completed by each student will provide feedback to the Northern Illinois Training Advisory Board on the quality of the course content and the instructor’s effectiveness in delivering this content. 

METHODS OF INSTRUCTION: 
This course is conducted using the following methods of instruction: 
• In-class review of student handout materials 
• In-class lecture • In-class scenario-based exercises 
• In-class general discussion 

COURSE REFERENCES/BIBLIOGRAPHY: 
Required Readings: All applicable handouts 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS/GRADING POLICY: 
Staff will evaluate student students on cognitive understanding of concepts presented as well as proficiency in physical/tactical skills. 

RECOMMENDED INSTRUCTIONAL AIDS:
Handout materials, multi-media projector, lap top computer, screen, monitor, white board, dry-erase markers, and an eraser. “Red” training guns, open gym, school hallways, stairs, classroom. 

ATTENDANCE POLICY: 
This is a state certified course. Thus, no more than 10% of class time, or approximately four (1.6) hours, may be missed. It is strongly suggested, however, that the students be in attendance for the entire session to maximize upon the knowledge and skill development associated with the training. Should a temporary absence be necessary, it remains in the responsibility of the student to contact the instructor and arrange to obtain any information or materials missed due to the absence. 

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: 
Northern Illinois Training Advisory Board supports a strict policy on academic integrity. Students are responsible for their own work, including the preparation of research papers, case study reports and the taking of pre and post examinations. Cheating and plagiarism will not be tolerated and will result in a failing grade. 

SAFETY PROTOCOLS: 
Safety is a priority for all courses, especially involving those that involved hands-on drills and techniques, live fire or high-risk activities. Safety measures for this course include: 
1) All students will be searched, and weapons will be secured away from the training area. 
2) All students will be searched prior to the start of each training session, and upon each return to the training area.
 3) All students are safety officers. 
4) Any student may call “cease training” in case of a safety matter. 
5) Participation in any hands-on portions are voluntary and based on the students own perceived ability to take part in those portions. Those unable to participate will remain as safety observers. 
6). Any other protocols that become necessary based on the students, site, or instructors will be documented in the course outline. 
7). No live weapons or ammo will be allowed in the training area, and a live firearm inspection will be conducted. 
8). Only “red” resin training guns will be used.
 

THIS IS NOT A PUBLIC MEETING