- In New York, Broome County officials are implementing again the SRO programs placed on hold when the state cut finding in 2010. The Whitney Point and Windsor School Districts say the SROs help students feel more comfortable at school.
- In Minnesota, the St. Paul School District is inviting the public to “get to know” its school resource officers. Interviews with the officers are posted on its website. The goal is getting the community to understand that officers have positive interactions with students on a daily basis.
- In Illinois, Rock Island County school resource officers are implementing a new state law that requires the SRO to teach driver education students what to do when they get pulled-over at a traffic stop.
- In Texas, the Medina Independent School District has placed a sign on its campuses of its intention to protect its students. “Attention,” the sign reads. “Please be aware that the staff at Medina ISD may be armed and will use whatever force is necessary to protect our students.”