Arkansas Center for School Safety

Our Summer/Fall 2026 Safe Schools trainings are live and open for registration!

Lots of great sessions coming up to help you stay sharp and ready, whether you’re in education, law enforcement, or working in school safety. This schedule features four NEW classes.

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ALERRT SRO Active Response
July 30-31 | Criminal Justice Institute

Behavioral Threat Assessment Management in Schools
July 23 | September 17 | October 26 | Criminal Justice Institute

Managing Student Walkouts and Campus Protests: Safety, Communication, and Operational Leadership for K-12 Schools
October 5 | Criminal Justice Institute

Keeping Kids Safe in a Cyberworld/Cyberbullies in Our AI World
November 17 | Criminal Justice Institute

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Check out the full schedule online and grab your spot:
https://arsafeschools.com/summer-fall-2026-training-is-here/

We’re excited to host two important trainings for the National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children Alliance (NADEC): DEC Awareness Training and DEC Approach Training.

These trainings will be held July 21 at the Criminal Justice Institute in Little Rock.

This is a great chance to learn how to better support kids impacted by substance misuse. Earn 4 hours of Law Enforcement Continuing Education credit while you’re at it.

If this work matters to you, don’t miss it.

Learn more and sign up: https://arsafeschools.com/national-drug-endangered-children-dec-training-coming-to-little-rock/

Congratulations to the 25 School Resource Officers who successfully completed our SRO II (Intermediate) training this week at the Magnolia Police Department!

Over three intensive days, these experienced SROs strengthened their ability to communicate, educate, and protect within their school communities. From developing effective presentation and classroom engagement skills to enhancing tactical decision making and first responder readiness, participants demonstrated a commitment to continuous growth and excellence in school safety.

Another session of SRO II will be available November 23-25 at the Criminal Justice Institute in Little Rock. Registration is open: https://arsafeschools.com/course-dates/school-resource-officer-ii-intermediate/

Our SRO Basic training is underway in West Memphis this week, with more than 60 School Resource Officers in the classroom and ready to learn!

Throughout this week-long course, SROs will be building the skills they need to succeed on campus, from strengthening partnerships with schools to developing and teaching lessons in a classroom setting.

We’re grateful to Arkansas State University Mid-South for being a great host this week.

Didn’t make this one? We’ve got two more opportunities coming up this year for SRO Basic:

- August 3-7 (Little Rock)
- October 26-30 (El Dorado)

Registration is now open online: https://arsafeschools.com/course-dates/school-resource-officer-i-basic/

We’re putting the SRO Spotlight on Darius Ward of the Augusta School District!

Darius Ward currently serves Augusta Schools as a School Resource Officer with the Augusta Police Department. Driven by a passion for keeping students safe and fostering positive relationships with law enforcement, Officer Ward believes some of the most impactful work happens through trust, consistency, and connection.

Whether building relationships on campus, supporting students at community events, or creating an environment where young people feel respected and heard, he is committed to being more than just a presence in the halls—he strives to be a trusted mentor, role model, and resource for the students he serves.

Read his full profile online: https://arsafeschools.com/our-sro-spotlight-is-on-darius-ward/

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Do you know a School Resource Officer who should be featured in our SRO Spotlight? Let us know!

Contact Mitch Regnas at [email protected] or 501-570-8036.

NEW ONLINE TRAINING AVAILABLE!

We’re offering a new 8-hour online course for SROs and educators: Lockdown Drills 101.

Lockdown drills are used in nearly all U.S. schools—but inconsistent practices can lead to confusion, added stress, and unintended trauma. Lockdown Drills 101 was developed to help schools move toward standardized, data-driven, and trauma-informed approaches to planning and conducting lockdown drills.

• Learn standardized procedures to train staff and colleagues
• Collect and analyze drill data to assess effectiveness
• Use data to improve and standardize practices

REGISTER ONLINE TODAY: https://arsafeschools.com/course-dates/lockdown-drills-101-online/

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and we just want to say THANK YOU to the amazing educators across Arkansas.

You do so much more than teach. You help create safe, supportive spaces where students can learn, grow, and feel at ease every day. We’re especially grateful for the way you work alongside School Resource Officers to keep your schools secure while still making them welcoming places for kids.

Your impact goes far beyond the classroom, and it doesn’t go unnoticed. We appreciate all you do for your students and your communities!

We are proud to recognize Officer Dustin Caudell of the Perryville Police Department for earning his Senior School Resource Officer (SRO) Certificate.

The Senior SRO Certificate represents the highest level of certification and reflects advanced training, extensive experience in school-based policing, and a strong commitment to leadership, mentorship, and student safety. This achievement reflects his dedication to school safety and his commitment to serving students and staff.

Congratulations, Officer Caudell!

Learn more about the SRO Certificate Program and how to apply here: https://arsafeschools.com/earn-recognition-for-your-service-and-training-apply-for-an-sro-certificate-today/