40 Hour Basic School Resource Officer Certification

Registration Deadline: June 20, 2026 

This course has been approved by ILETSB for the following mandates:
Civil Rights – 1.5
Constitutional Use of LE Authority – 1.0
Crisis Intervention – 4.0
Cultural Competency – 2.5
Human Rights - .5
Legal Updates – 3.0
Officer Wellness and Mental Health – 1.0
Procedural Justice – 7.5
Psychology of Domestic Violence - .5
Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect - .5
De-escalation Techniques – 3.0/2.5 scenario-based 
Laws concerning stops, searches, and use of force – 1
Officer Safety Techniques – 3.0/2.5 scenario-based 

This course is a 40-hour ILETSB certified School Resource Officer course.  The course is intended for a law enforcement officer who has been primary assigned to a school or school district under an agreement with a local law enforcement agency. 

The Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board may issue a waiver on a case-by-case basis stating that an officer has previously received training and experience that is substantially equal to that provided in the Course.

A waiver may be issued only upon the presentation of documentation to the Board, evidencing that, at the time of application, the individual seeking the waiver:
1.    Is currently employed as a law enforcement officer in Illinois;
2.    Has at least 3 years of experience as a law enforcement officer;
3.    Has completed formal training regarding:
A.    Juvenile Law and the role of Juvenile Officers;
B.    The school environment and youth communication techniques; and
C.    Rapid response technique

Topics discussed will include:          
Day One:  Juvenile Considerations / Adolescent Development & the Teen / Due   Process / Interrogating Juvenile Suspects / Interviewing Juvenile Witnesses          
Day Two:  Intro to Juvenile Law & Juvenile Court Act / Detention of Juveniles / Rights of Parents / School Law / Roles of SRO / Developing Relationships with diverse students.           
Day Three:  School Structure and Hierarchy / School Safety & Design / Student Communication / Understanding special youth considerations disabilities.         
Day Four:  Special Needs / Overview of Criminal Activity in Schools / Law Enforcement Action in schools    / Intro to School Threat Response and Case Study Review / Role of SRO in Active Threat / Recognizing Active Threat         
Day Five:  SWAT, Tactical, School Safety & SWAT Officers / Tactical Maneuvering on school grounds:   solo/group responses, clear classrooms, response to threat / Post Event Considerations / Threat Response Scenario trainings   

NOTE – Friday’s training will be held at Durand High School, located at 200 West South Street, Durand, Illinois. 

Successful completion and attendance of the course, including passing the exam, is required to be State Certified.

THIS IS NOT A PUBLIC MEETING