MISSION STATEMENT
The Utah Association of School Resource Officers (UTASRO) is dedicated to providing the tools, resources, and
training that are implemented in educational institutions by school-based law enforcement officers as well as
school administrators, safety professionals, and educators that partner in protecting students, faculty and
staff, and their school community.
UTASRO is committed to bridging the gap between law enforcement and the student body as well as the community,
by providing a safe environment, open dialogue and meaningful discussion, proper education, and professional
training with the end goal of producing accurate information about law enforcement and the primary job
function of a school resource officer.
UTASRO Bylaws can be viewed here: View the PDF
Message from the Board
Welcome back to school everyone! The Fall season is upon us, which means we are close to the holidays. As we stay the course, be mindful of your students' needs and what you can do to help them. Remember that we are a "Resource", as stated in our title, to these kids, and they look at us as such. Collaborate with the other "Resources" on campus to help you: school administration, student counselors and advocates, as well as parents. Look for ways to mentor, form positive relations, and rappor with the student body as well as faculty and staff. Be creative, think "out of the box", and execute your ideas! UTASRO is here to support you! Be safe and have a wonderful Fall Season! As always, you can reach out to us at utasro@gmail.com.
Latest Announcements
Upcoming Training Sessions, October 19, 2022
The University of Utah will be hosting an advanced Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) course December 5-7, 2022. The basic course IS NOT a prerequisite requirement. I have included the registration information below. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Event Link
Sgt. Jeremy Barnes
801-503-5815
jerbarnes@utah.gov
We have the opportunity to provide NASRO adolescent mental health training to SROs, school administration, and other school safety professionals. This twelve hour (1.5 day) course is designed to help school resource officers and school personnel to better identify and respond to students who are suspected of having a mental health need. It was developed by the National Center for Youth Opportunity and Justice (NCYOJ) at Policy Research Associates and is intended to help school resource officers and other school professionals develop the critical skills and capacity for appropriately responding to the many predictable behavior issues that are typically observed among adolescents with mental health needs.
We have been able to provide two upcoming trainings in two areas of the state. The first will be in St. George on November 28, 29. The second will be in Orem on December 1,2. Up to 50 participants will be allowed to register at no cost to them or their agency.
The registration links are below. If you have any issues registering or have any other questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.
When registering, participants will need to choose the "invoice me" option in the credit card drop down. This will allow us to invoice Utah DPS.
St.George Event
Orem Event
Sgt. Jeremy Barnes
801-503-5815
jerbarnes@utah.gov
I am pleased to announce that thanks to a collaborative effort between the Utah Association of School Resource Officers (UTASRO), the Utah Department of Public Safety, the Orem City Police Department and funding provided from JJS and DSAMH, we will be hosting a free NASRO Basic Course from October 31-November 4, 2022 in Orem.
We have funding for 50 participants for the course. This course is open to Utah School Resource Officers and their respective school administrators who wish to attend. This is a 40 hour course and you may not miss more than 4 hours of the entirety of the course. More course information can be found here.
HOW TO REGISTER:
Access this link
You will have to create an account if you don't already have one. Once your account is created and you are logged in, scroll down until you see the "Register" link. Click the amount of tickets and click "Register."
Under "Billing Information" you will have the option to select "Credit Card" or "Invoice Me." Select "Invoice Me" This will ensure you are not responsible for the payment of the class!!!
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. Chris Hadlock is listed as the Orem PD contact. If you have venue questions or hotel questions, please connect with him. His contact information is on the registration page. If you have NASRO or course specific questions, please contact me.
We are excited for this amazing opportunity. Please share with any Utah SROs who may be interested and any school administrators who deal with school safety.
Sgt. Jeremy Barnes
801-503-5815
jerbarnes@utah.gov
SRO Photos, September 18, 2022
Send us some photos!
Right now we're looking for some photos to spice up our website, send us some photos of SROs on the job! We'd love to see you in action with some students. Send them to utasro@gmail.com.
In the News
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